# N55212: 1981 Cessna 172P, registration cancelled 2012-07-31

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: July 31, 2012
- Status when cancelled: First renewal notice
- Airframe: [Cessna 172P](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172p) (registry code 2072436)
- Engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 3A12](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A12), [TCDS E-274](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-274) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 17275136
- Year built: 1981
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal, utility
- Airworthiness date: July 10, 1981
- Certificate issued: October 17, 2002
- Last registry action: May 18, 2010
- Mode S code: A7096F
- Owner when cancelled: [Attitude Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ATTITUDE%20AVIATION%20INC)
- Location: [South Point, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/South%20Point)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 38.4678° N, 82.5468° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 45680, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N55212
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=55212
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N55212-2012-07-31

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 172P: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172p.md

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 CEN11LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA169), Jan 30, 2011: Cessna 172P (N55212), Chesapeake, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat and failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway during the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA235), Jul 24, 1995: Cessna 172 (N55212), Springfield, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, and his continued flight into adverse weather conditions, which resulted in an uncontrolled altitude deviation and collision with terrain. Factors…

## 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 20110130000729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110130000729A), Jan 30, 2011: Cessna 172P (N55212), South Point, OH, Substantial damage. Pilot stated, after departure from runway 8, the aircraft engine suddenly began to run rough during the climb. Pilot stated he executed a steep left turn with…
- [Accident 19950723026439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950723026439A), Jul 23, 1995: Cessna 172P (N55212), Springfield, MO, Substantial damage. Lost control in windshift trying to land in approaching thunderstorm. Downdrafts. Impacted short. Failed go around.
- [Incident 19880527024839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880527024839I), May 27, 1988: Cessna 172P (N55212), Lubbock, TX. Pilot disoriented. Using pilotage navigation,misidentified airport and misinterpreted fuel state. Landed afb safely.
- [Incident 19821001058269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821001058269I), Oct 1, 1982: Cessna 172P (N55212), Scottsdale, AZ. Lost control temporarily on landing roll, recovered, went around and landed safely.

## Other aircraft with N55212

- [Cancelled 1970-06-30](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N55212-1970-06-30): Fairchild PT-19, S/N 7743AE. Owner: [Lamb Jack R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAMB%20JACK%20R), [Belle Glade, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Belle%20Glade)

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