# N2969X: Cessna 177, registration cancelled 1991-08-23

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: August 23, 1991
- Status when cancelled: Triennial form not returned
- Airframe: [Cessna 177](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-177) (registry code 2073704)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A13CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A13CE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 17700369
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Certificate issued: July 27, 1988
- Last registry action: June 21, 1991
- Mode S code: A30F6D
- Owners when cancelled: [Mays James O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAYS%20JAMES%20O), [Mays Molly M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAYS%20MOLLY%20M)
- Location: [Springdale, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Springdale)
- Owner type: Co-owned
- Owner's area on the map: 36.1757° N, 94.0602° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 72764, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2969X
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=2969X
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2969X-1991-08-23

From the FAA registry file of November 5, 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 177: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-177.md

## NTSB investigations (4)

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 MKC89LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA098), Apr 22, 1989: Cessna 177 (N2969X), Brinkley, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO GRADUALLY RAISE THE FLAPS DURING THE GO-AROUND AND MAINTAIN ADEQAUTE AIRSPEED TO CONTINUE THE CLIMBOUT.
- [NTSB MKC88LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA020), Oct 17, 1987: Cessna 177 (N2969X), Warrensburg, MO, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC82DA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA056), Apr 14, 1982: Cessna 177 (N2969X), Wentzville, MO, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70D0388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70D0388), Sep 7, 1969: Cessna 177 (N2969X), N.Phldelphia, OH, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (4)

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 19890425009599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890425009599A), Apr 25, 1989: Cessna 177 (N2969X), Brinkley, AR, Substantial damage. Dumped flaps on a go around at 100 AGL. Aircraft descended rapidly, hit ground and dirt levee.
- [Accident 19871017075229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871017075229A), Oct 17, 1987: Cessna 177 (N2969X), Warrensburg, MO, Substantial damage. Landed hard on the nose wheel then the tail. Made a go around and returned to home field with damaged aircraft.
- [Incident 19830526037229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830526037229I), May 26, 1983: Cessna 177 (N2969X), East St Louis, IL, Minor damage. Student preparing for private test porpoised on landing. Damaged skin panel.
- [Accident 19820414009469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820414009469A), Apr 14, 1982: Cessna 177 (N2969X), Wentzville, MO, Substantial damage. Bounced nose high. Drifted off runway. Stabilator struck runway light. CFI failed to make timely correction.

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