# N8872T: 1960 Cessna 182C, registration cancelled 2006-04-17

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: April 17, 2006
- Status when cancelled: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Cessna 182C](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182c) (registry code 2072708)
- Engine: [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series) (registry code 17026)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 3A13](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A13) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 52772
- Year built: 1960
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard
- Airworthiness date: April 14, 1960
- Certificate issued: February 12, 2004
- Last registry action: February 12, 2004
- Mode S code: AC3A86
- Owners when cancelled: [Selinger Melvin](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SELINGER%20MELVIN), [Meshulam Sheldon](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MESHULAM%20SHELDON), [Dorman Brian W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DORMAN%20BRIAN%20W)
- Location: [Arcata, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Arcata)
- Owner type: Partnership
- Owner's area on the map: 40.8433° N, 124.0453° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 95521, within about 4 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8872T
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8872T
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8872T-2006-04-17

From the FAA registry file of November 4, 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 182C: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182c.md

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 LAX04CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA183), Apr 12, 2004: Cessna 182C (N8872T), Garberville, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were the terrain induced turbulent conditions, wind…

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 20040413011209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040413011209A), Apr 13, 2004: Cessna 182C (N8872T), Garberville, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) On 04/12/04, at approx. 1600, acft N8872T departed ukiah airport enroute to Garberville Airport. Pilot melvin selinger stated he circled Garberville…

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