# N62731: 1981 Cessna 172P, registration cancelled 2018-03-08

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: March 8, 2018
- Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
- 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: 17275330
- Year built: 1981
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal, utility
- Airworthiness date: September 24, 1981
- Certificate issued: October 17, 2013
- Last registry action: October 17, 2013
- Mode S code: A83319
- Owners when cancelled: [Gluhm Johnny R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLUHM%20JOHNNY%20R), [Gluhm Evelyn M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLUHM%20EVELYN%20M)
- Location: [Wht Sphr Spgs, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Wht%20Sphr%20Spgs)
- Owner type: Co-owned
- Owner's area on the map: 46.6877° N, 111.0547° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 59645, within about 23 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N62731
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=62731
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N62731-2018-03-08

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 WPR15FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA247), Aug 20, 2015: Cessna 172P (N62731), Townsend, MT, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to conduct a cross-country flight over a mountain range in dark night conditions with limited night flight experience, which resulted in a collision with…
- [NTSB SEA93LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA012), Oct 29, 1992: Cessna 172P (N62731), Lind, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED ROUGH TERRAIN DURING THE LANDING ROLL AFTER THE PILOT ELECTED TO PERFORM A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING IN AN OPEN FIELD, DUE TO DETERIORATING WEATHER.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 20150819013709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150819013709A), Aug 19, 2015: Cessna 172P (N62731), Helena, MT, Destroyed, 2 fatal. On 20 August 2015 at approximately 2200, N62731 departed Helena mt.(hln) with the destination of white sulphur springs (7S6) with two on board. The aircraft…
- [Accident 19921028044369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921028044369A), Oct 28, 1992: Cessna 172P (N62731), Lind, WA, Substantial damage. Encountered fog and low ceiling near dusk. Tried divert neaby airport. Unable. Landed rough field. Cartwheeled.

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