# N737SY: 1977 Cessna 172N, registration cancelled 2022-08-13

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: August 13, 2022
- Status when cancelled: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Cessna 172N](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172n) (registry code 2072434)
- 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: 17269650
- Year built: 1977
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal, utility
- Airworthiness date: November 8, 1977
- Certificate issued: June 11, 2022
- Last registry action: June 11, 2022
- Mode S code: A9E6B3
- Owner when cancelled: [Southern Illinois Airport Authority](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20ILLINOIS%20AIRPORT%20AUTHORITY)
- Location: [Carbondale, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Carbondale)
- Physical address: [Murphysboro, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Murphysboro)
- Owner type: Government
- Owner's area on the map: 37.6743° N, 89.2769° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 62903, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N737SY
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=737SY
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N737SY-2022-08-13

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 172N: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172n.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 CEN22LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA120), Feb 12, 2022: Cessna 172N (N737SY), Murphysboro, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during approach for landing.
- [NTSB CEN14CA457](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA457), Jul 16, 2014: Cessna 172N (N737SY), Murphysboro, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A hard landing by person(s) unknown.

## 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 20220212008889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220212008889A), Feb 12, 2022: Cessna 172N (N737SY), Carbondale, IL, Substantial damage. Narrative: Student pilot arrived at airport at 4:40 p.m., received flight folder and spoke to instructor. Flight plan was changed from a dual solo to a solo…
- [Accident 20140716015799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140716015799A), Jul 16, 2014: Cessna 172N (N737SY), Murphysboro, IL, Substantial damage. Preflight inspection showed evidence of a hard landing with damage to the nose gear and firewall.

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