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N8531B

Cancelled 1991

Deregistered aircraft · Cessna 172

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Cancelled: March 22, 1991
Status when cancelled: Triennial form not returned
Serial number: 36231
Type: Fixed wing single engine
Certificate issued: November 10, 1987
Last registry action: January 31, 1991
Mode S code: ABB4FA
Owner when cancelled: Ricks John E
Location: Colstrip, MT
Owner type: Individual

Airframe modelCessna 172TCDS 3A12 · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now

From the FAA registry file of November 5, 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 N8531B and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB SEA91FA046Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportColstrip, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's lack of total night flight experience, his lack of recent night flight experience, the dark night light conditions, and the mountainous/hilly terrain…Feb 3, 1991 · Destroyed

FAA incident reports · 2

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N8531B and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19910202001499AUnauth Low Level Opns · Colstrip, MTFlying too low at night flew into side of unlighted hill. Had no recent night check out or recent night time.Feb 2, 1991 · Destroyed · 2 fatal Incident 19840827054019IGround Taxi, Other Airplane · Grand Forks, NDA 172 tipped up on its nose and wing tip during taxi in strong gusty crosswind. Excessive wind for a Cessna 172.Aug 27, 1984 · Minor damage