# N9688B: 1981 Cessna 172RG, registration cancelled 2024-05-24

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: May 24, 2024
- Exported to: Mexico
- Status when cancelled: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Cessna 172RG](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172rg) (registry code 2072438)
- Engine: [Lycoming O&VO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-vo-360-series) (registry code 41514)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 3A17](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A17) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 172RG0969
- Year built: 1981
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: September 29, 1981
- Certificate issued: August 26, 2019
- Last registry action: August 25, 2023
- Mode S code: AD7D50
- Owner when cancelled: [N9688b LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N9688B%20LLC)
- Location: [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 48.2306° N, 114.4033° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 59901, within about 12 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9688B
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=9688B
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9688B-2024-05-24

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.

ADs and bulletins for the Cessna 172RG: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172rg.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 ATL89LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA124), Apr 10, 1989: Cessna 172RG (N9688B), Miamisburg, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: INTERMITTANT GROUNDING OF AN ELECTRICAL WIRE TO THE NOSE LANDING GEAR. THE CHAFED WIRE RESULTED IN THE OPENING OF THE LANDING GEAR MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER PREVENTING FULL EXTENSION OF THE LEFT MAIN…

## FAA accident and incident reports (5)

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.

- [Incident 20221227020659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221227020659I), Dec 27, 2022: Cessna 172RG (N9688B), Deer Valley, AZ, Minor damage. On December 27, 2022, at 6:30PM, at the Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (dvt), aircraft[privacy data omitted] made an emergency landing with the landing gear…
- [Incident 20110903021139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110903021139I), Sep 3, 2011: Cessna 172RG (N9688B), Belleville, MI, Minor damage. Pilot made ten touch and goes. While performing the 11th turn around the airport traffic pattern; during the take off phase of the flight, the pilot reached…
- [Incident 20081118854019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081118854019I), Nov 18, 2008: Cessna 172RG (N9688B), Detroit, MI, Minor damage. (-23) While "cleaning the aircraft up" for the takeoff phase of touch and go the PIC moved the landing gear handle to the up position resulting in retraction…
- [Incident 20030501007939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030501007939I), May 1, 2003: Cessna 172RG (N9688B), Bowling Green, OH, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot was flying from right seat in preparation for his CFI checkride. Left seat was occupied by pilot rated passenger. Pilot was executing a power off…
- [Accident 19890410007659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890410007659A), Apr 10, 1989: Cessna 172RG (N9688B), Dayton, OH, Substantial damage. Left main gear collapsed on landing. Chafed micro switch wire shorted and stopped gear motor with gear not locked.

## Other aircraft with N9688B

- [Cancelled 1957-08-23](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9688B-1957-08-23): Cessna 180A, S/N 32985. Owner: [Cessna Aircraft Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CESSNA%20AIRCRAFT%20CO), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita)

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