# N20800: 1975 Cessna 172M, registration cancelled 2014-12-18

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: December 18, 2014
- Status when cancelled: Sale reported, canceled
- Airframe: [Cessna 172M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172m) (registry code 2072418)
- Engine: [Lycoming O-320-E2D](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-320-e2d) (registry code 42123)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 3A12](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A12), [TCDS E-274](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-274) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 17263840
- Year built: 1975
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: 4 cycle
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: July 27, 2009
- Last registry action: January 14, 2014
- Mode S code: A1B22C
- Location: [Sacramento, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Sacramento)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 38.4895° N, 121.3235° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 95829, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20800
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=20800
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N20800-2014-12-18

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 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 (1)

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 WPR13LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA224), Apr 29, 2013: Cessna 172M (N20800), Lakeport, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Loss of engine power during climb due to a failure of the No. 2 piston assembly; the reason for the failure could not be determined because of the extent of damage to the piston assembly.

## 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 20130429007989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130429007989A), Apr 29, 2013: Cessna 172M (N20800), Kelseyville, CA, Substantial damage. Aircraft took off from Lampson field, on climb out, engine began running roughly, RPM dropped, pilot turned aircraft back for Lampson, then engine stopped.…
- [Incident 19840907053279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840907053279I), Sep 7, 1984: Cessna 172M (N20800), Upland, CA, Minor damage. Wing tip struck a parked aircraft while taxiing to a wash area. Limited distance between aircraft and taxi line.

## Other aircraft with N20800

- [Cancelled 1948-02-26](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N20800-1948-02-26): Piper J-3, S/N 2100. Owner: [Palestine Flying Club](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PALESTINE%20FLYING%20CLUB)

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