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N259ER

Cancelled 2017

Deregistered aircraft · 1978 Cessna 172N · Lycoming 0-320 series

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Cancelled: April 4, 2017
Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number: 17271298
Year built: 1978
Type: Fixed wing single engine
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Standard, normal, utility
Airworthiness date: September 18, 1978
Certificate issued: May 26, 2000
Last registry action: May 19, 2009
Mode S code: A27961
Owner when cancelled: Washington Flying Club
Location: Washington, DC
Owner type: Corporation

Airframe modelCessna 172NTCDS 3A12 · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelLycoming 0-320 seriesTCDS E-274 · Reciprocating

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.

NTSB investigations · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N259ER and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB NYC08LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGaithersburg, MDThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an attempted touch-and-go. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's delay in taking remedial action, and the presence of trees in proximity to the side of the runway.Dec 1, 2007 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 2

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N259ER and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 20071201828749ATo Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct) · Gaithersburg, MD(-23) Instructor with student made one traffic pattern circuit and were departing on touch and go maneuver. Instructor retracted flaps and student advanced throttle and pushed carb heat control to cold. The aircraft lifted off and began to drift left and then…Dec 1, 2007 · Substantial damage Incident 19881014065039ILevel Off Touchdown · Prescott, AZStudent overcontrolled on landing and stalled. Instructor recovered but plane landed hard on gear. Veered off runwayOct 14, 1988 · Minor damage