# N6448V: 1980 Cessna 172RG, registration cancelled 2010-08-02

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: August 2, 2010
- Exported to: Mexico
- Status when cancelled: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Cessna 172RG](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172rg) (registry code 2072438)
- Engine: [Lycoming O&VO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-vo-360-series) (registry code 41514)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 3A17](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A17) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 172RG0709
- Year built: 1980
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: September 30, 1980
- Certificate issued: November 9, 2009
- Last registry action: March 24, 2010
- Mode S code: A8779B
- Owner when cancelled: [Ortiz Hector](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ORTIZ%20HECTOR)
- Location: [Mesa, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Mesa)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 33.3897° N, 111.8435° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 85210, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6448V
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=6448V
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N6448V-2010-08-02

From the FAA registry file of November 3, 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 172RG: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172rg.md

## Service difficulty reports (1)

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR 2008FA0000528](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000528), Jul 29, 2008: STRUT. DAMAGED. PILOT REPORTED A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE NLG. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTED THAT .2500 INCH UP AND DOWN PLAY AT THE LOWER TRUNNION ASSY. THE AC`S NLG ASS

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 CHI01LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA106), Jan 31, 2001: Cessna 172RG (N6448V), Sunfield, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and the unsuitable terrain for takeoff encountered. Factors included the slushy runway and the snowbank.

## 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 20010131004539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010131004539A), Jan 31, 2001: Cessna 172RG (N6448V), Sunfield, MI, No damage. (-23) The accident occurred on 1/31/01. Mr. Hamilton was attempting to take-off and the runway surface was snow and slush covered. The left tire went through a…
- [Incident 19870613020259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870613020259I), Jun 13, 1987: Cessna 172RG (N6448V), Newport News, VA, Minor damage. Solo student without endorsement in logbook entered ata, landed witout a clearance. Collapsed nose gear on landing.

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