# N20275: 1972 Cessna 172M, registration cancelled 2017-02-28

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: February 28, 2017
- Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
- Airframe: [Cessna 172M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172m) (registry code 2072418)
- Engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 3A12](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A12), [TCDS E-274](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-274) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 17261151
- Year built: 1972
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal, utility
- Airworthiness date: November 10, 1972
- Certificate issued: March 17, 2009
- Last registry action: March 17, 2009
- Mode S code: A19CDC
- Owner when cancelled: [Kittler Ben Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KITTLER%20BEN%20JR)
- Location: [Bryant, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Bryant)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 34.6064° N, 92.4939° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 72022, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20275
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=20275
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N20275-2017-02-28

From the FAA registry file of October 31, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Cessna 172M: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172m.md

## NTSB investigations (2)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CEN09CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA140), Jan 22, 2009: Cessna 172M (N20275), Little Rock, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to the missing nut on the bolt connecting the throttle cable and carburetor's lever arm.
- [NTSB FTW78FPG24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FPG24), Apr 13, 1978: Cessna 172 (N20275), Forrest City, AR, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20090122000419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090122000419A), Jan 22, 2009: Cessna 172M (N20275), North Little R, AR, Substantial damage. (-23) On 01/22/2009, 1500 hrs aircraft N20275, CE-172M, departed VFR batesville ar (bvx) in route to benton ar (suz) with [privacy data omitted], pvt. Pilot…
- [Accident 19780413007479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780413007479A), Apr 13, 1978: Cessna 172M (N20275), Forrest City, AR, Substantial damage. Wind gusts to 20KTS.

## Other aircraft with N20275

- [Cancelled 1955-10-19](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N20275-1955-10-19): Piper J-3, S/N 2075, built 1938. Owner: [Nuckles Virgil Edward](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NUCKLES%20VIRGIL%20EDWARD), [Roanoke, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Roanoke)

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