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N4860F

Cancelled 1984
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Deregistered aircraft · Cessna 172N

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Cancelled
January 24, 1984
Status when cancelled
Valid registration
Serial number
17273090
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Certificate issued
September 29, 1983
Mode S code
A60141
Owner when cancelled
Whittle John F
Location
Naples, FL
Owner type
Individual
Airframe modelCessna 172NTCDS 3A12 · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now

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.

NTSB investigations · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N4860F and the event date: after February 10, 1971, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.

NTSB MIA84LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMiami, FLWhile in a descending spiral the plt stated that the cockpit filled with smoke. He proceeded to turn off the electrical master switch. Shortly aft the eng failed and the acft was ditched in 480 ft of water.Oct 3, 1983 · Destroyed

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N4860F and the event date: after February 10, 1971, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19831003053919AFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Miami, FLSmoke filled cabin from under dash while circling over water at 500 feet. Engine quit. Ditched in ocean.Oct 3, 1983 · Destroyed

Other aircraft with N4860F · 1

The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N4860F now.

1971Cessna TU206A · S/N U206-0560Cancelled Feb 10, 1971 · Exported to Peru