# N6863H: 1975 Cessna 172M, registration cancelled 2017-06-30

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: June 30, 2017
- Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
- Airframe: [Cessna 172M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172m) (registry code 2072418)
- 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: 17265617
- Year built: 1975
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal, utility
- Airworthiness date: August 8, 1975
- Certificate issued: August 11, 1997
- Last registry action: July 21, 2009
- Mode S code: A91C4A
- Owners when cancelled: [Air Direct Airway Charter Trust Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20DIRECT%20AIRWAY%20CHARTER%20TRUST%20CO), [Emond Ronald L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EMOND%20RONALD%20L)
- Location: [Nashua, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Nashua)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 42.7821° N, 71.5184° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 03063, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6863H
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=6863H
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N6863H-2017-06-30

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.

ADs and bulletins for the Cessna 172M: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172m.md

## 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 NYC01LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA139), Jun 7, 2001: Cessna 172M (N6863H), Nashua, NH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The CFI's improper decision to abort the takeoff and his improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 20010607010539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010607010539A), Jun 7, 2001: Cessna 172M (N6863H), Nashua, NH, No damage. (-23)Prior to take off while taxiing the pilot experienced a skip on the engine. He performed the pre take off run up and the problem cleared up after cycling…

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