# N98885: 1985 Cessna 172P, registration cancelled 2005-11-18

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: November 18, 2005
- Exported to: Mexico
- Status when cancelled: Sale reported
- Airframe: [Cessna 172P](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172p) (registry code 2072436)
- 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: 17276372
- Year built: 1985
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal, utility
- Airworthiness date: February 27, 1985
- Last registry action: June 27, 2005
- Mode S code: ADCC6A
- Location: [Xxx, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Xxx)
- Owner type: Individual
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N98885
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=98885
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N98885-2005-11-18

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 172P: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172p.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 FTW04LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA146), May 31, 2004: Cessna 172P (N98885), Mesquite, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's delayed landing flare and the improper supervision provided by the flight instructor.

## 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 20040531009429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040531009429A), May 31, 2004: Cessna 172P (N98885), Mesquite, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) At approximately 13:30, 31 may 2004 a Cessna, model 172, registration N98885, was conducting flight training at Mesquite Hudson (khqz) airport. The…
- [Incident 19940327011449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940327011449I), Mar 27, 1994: Cessna 172P (N98885), Parkland, FL. Engine malfllunction inflight. Forced landing at Private strip. NR2 cylinder exhaust valve had stuck open.

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