N72973

Cancelled 2013

Deregistered aircraft · 1946 Cessna 120 · Continental C85 series

Cancelled: May 7, 2013
Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number: 10174
Year built: 1946
Type: Fixed wing single engine
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Standard
Airworthiness date: April 9, 1956
Certificate issued: March 12, 1979
Last registry action: March 7, 1992
Mode S code: A9C864
Owners when cancelled: Pardee Douglas L Pardee Saralee
Location: Wilmington, NC
Owner type: Co-owned

Airframe modelCessna 120TCDS A-768 · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelContinental C85 seriesTCDS E-233 · Reciprocating

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.

NTSB investigations · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N72973 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB ATL92LA094Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWilmington, NCThe pilot's failure to obtain proper assistance during the engine starting procedure, and his failure to properly attend to the airplane with the engine running.May 3, 1992 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N72973 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19920503027289AStarting Engines · Wilmington, NCStarted engine by propping. No chocks. Throttle half open. Knocked pilot down. Aircraft then struck 2 fuel trucks.May 3, 1992 · Substantial damage