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N78840

Cancelled 2015
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Deregistered aircraft · 1968 Cessna 172K · Lycoming 0-320 series

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Cancelled
May 5, 2015
Status when cancelled
Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number
17257786
Year built
1968
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engine
Reciprocating
Airworthiness
Standard, normal
Airworthiness date
December 13, 1968
Certificate issued
February 27, 1991
Last registry action
March 21, 1997
Mode S code
AAB13B
Owner when cancelled
Walker Mikel L
Location
Belmont, NC
Owner type
Individual
Airframe modelCessna 172KTCDS 3A12 · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered nowEngine modelLycoming 0-320 seriesTCDS E-274 · 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 N78840 and the event date: after August 9, 1960, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.

NTSB ATL88LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportButler, ALThe plt rptd that he observed the engine oil pressure indication drop to zero during a low-level pipeline patrol flight. He attempted to increase engine pwr and initiate a climb, but the engine began to run rough. He subsequently landed on the pipeline…Mar 15, 1988 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N78840 and the event date: after August 9, 1960, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19880315071729AFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Butler, ALEngine quit on pipeline patrol. Landed on rough pipeline clearing and nosed over. Possible carburetor icing.Mar 15, 1988 · Substantial damage

Other aircraft with N78840 · 1

The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N78840 now.

1960Piper PA-11 · S/N 11-1623Cancelled Aug 9, 1960 · Exported to Canada · Mcclure C B, North Bend, OR