# N73214: 1976 Cessna 172M, registration cancelled 2018-02-23

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: February 23, 2018
- 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: 17267333
- Year built: 1976
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal, utility
- Airworthiness date: May 20, 1976
- Certificate issued: June 25, 2012
- Last registry action: June 25, 2012
- Mode S code: A9D511
- Owner when cancelled: [Costa Flying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COSTA%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20INC)
- Location: [Painted Post, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Painted%20Post)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 42.1604° N, 77.1275° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 14870, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N73214
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=73214
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N73214-2018-02-23

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 (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 FTW81DRD11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DRD11), Dec 26, 1980: Cessna 172M (N73214), Belle Chasse, LA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FRD42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FRD42), Jun 24, 1979: Cessna 172 (N73214), Grand Isle, LA, substantial damage

## 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 19801226078429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801226078429A), Dec 26, 1980: Cessna 172M (N73214), Belle Chasse, LA, Substantial damage. Reported bad brake on landing. Ran off side of runway trying to turn around. Struck a ditch. Brakes checked normal.
- [Accident 19790624016899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790624016899A), Jun 24, 1979: Cessna 172M (N73214), Grand Island, LA, Substantial damage. Pilot attempted precautionary landing at night because of carburetor ice. Hit wires during final approach.

## Other aircraft with N73214

- [Cancelled 1972-06-21](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N73214-1972-06-21): Bell 47G-3B-1, S/N 2754. Exported to Taiwan. Owner: [Bell Helicopter Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELL%20HELICOPTER%20CO), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth)

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