# N401P: 1951 Cessna 170A, registration cancelled 2018-06-26

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: June 26, 2018
- Status when cancelled: Registration pending, canceled
- Airframe: [Cessna 170A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-170a) (registry code 2072304)
- Engine: [Continental C145 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c145-series) (registry code 17012)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A-799](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-799), [TCDS E-253](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-253) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 20022
- Year built: 1951
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard
- Last registry action: December 1, 2016
- Mode S code: A4B19D
- Location: [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 39.8187° N, 75.5062° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 19810, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N401P
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=401P
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N401P-2018-06-26

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 170A: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-170a.md

## NTSB investigations (3)

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 GAA16CA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA345), Jun 29, 2016: Cessna 170 (N401P), Everett, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the fuselage.
- [NTSB FTW87LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA192), Aug 8, 1987: Cessna 170A (N401P), San Marcos, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80DEP57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DEP57), Sep 21, 1980: Cessna 170A (N401P), Iola, WI, 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 20160628020829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160628020829A), Jun 28, 2016: Cessna 170A (N401P), Everett, WA, Substantial damage. Pilot was landing in a light crosswind in order to practice crosswind landings in the tailwheel aircraft. On roll out the aircraft veered to the left and…
- [Incident 20150504006209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150504006209I), May 4, 2015: Cessna 170A (N401P), Arlington, WA, Minor damage. CFI was giving dual to inexperienced tailwheel pilot. Upon landing aircraft veered to right. CFI took controls to avoid ground loop. Aircraft stopped and nosed…
- [Accident 19870808043189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870808043189A), Aug 8, 1987: Cessna 170A (N401P), San Marcos, TX, Substantial damage. Lost directional control on takeoff roll and ground looped. CFI was late in taking corrective action.
- [Accident 19800921044459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800921044459A), Sep 21, 1980: Cessna 170A (N401P), Iola, WI, Substantial damage. Pilot attempted takeoff from soft strip, hit fence at end of runway and crashed.

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