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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 2072402

Manufacturer (registry)
CESSNA
Model
172
Registry code
2072402
Registered
1,805 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
4
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
105 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDS3A12
Holder
Textron Aviation Inc.

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Aircraft by year built · 2,600

1927Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 36

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1968In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 13

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Registered aircraft · 1,805

N100AWDe La Torre Alfonso Jr · Brownsville, TXBuilt 1956 · S/N 28479N100KHLefevers Adam · Pineville, KYS/N 28529N1023BLeguia Augusto A · Kathleen, GAS/N 28524
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STCs approved for this model · 574

STC SA00033WIInstallation of flap and aileron gap seaps.Flight EnhancementsSTC SA00037WIInstallation of B & C Specialty Products BC100-1 battery.B & C Specialty Products IncSTC SA00039LBInstallation of an Ashtech AV-12 Global Positioning System and a Aero GPS Antenna.Magellan
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NTSB investigations · 1,111

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 89 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 244 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB CEN26LA200Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Naubinway, MIThe pilot’s improper engine power application during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and nose over.May 27, 2026 · N3984F · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA180Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Marysvale, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering in mountainous terrain prior to encountering a downdraft.May 10, 2026 · N6643A · DestroyedNTSB CEN26LA139Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Denton, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while in the run-up area in high wind conditions.Mar 11, 2026 · N7080T · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 756

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Incident 20260530005319ICessna 172 · Little Falls, MNThe student pilot was two and one half hours in his solo cross-country flight and five miles out from his home airport at 2,500 feet altitude when the engine suddenly lost power. The pilot enriched the fuel mixture, adjusted throttle, and turned on carburetor…May 30, 2026 · N6717A · Minor damageAccident 20260510006639ACessna 172 · Richfield, UTThis was personal flight in mountainous terrain near the monroe mountain. The aircraft was approximately 1000 feet AGL. Over the descending terrain. The aircraft experienced a down draft from the down sloping wind. Pilot applied full power but was unable to…May 10, 2026 · N6643A · DestroyedAccident 20250929016159ACessna 172 · Punxsutawney, PAOn September 29, 2025, at approximately 11:02 eastern time a Cessna 172, [privacy data omitted] was involved in an accident at Punxsutawney Municipal Airport (N35). The c.f.r. part 91 flight was conducted by the [privacy data omitted], with a private pilot…Sep 29, 2025 · N6703A · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports · 119

SDR 2023FA0000321Piston · failedINSTALLED NEW CYLINDER KIT WITH VALVES AND PISTON. PISTON MELTED AT UPPER RING, SCORED THE CYLINDER WALL, AND BLEW A HOLE THROUGH ONE SIDE. CYLINDER LOST ALL COMPRESSION AND OVERHEATED. METAL DEBRIS ENTERED THE ENGINE CASE AND ATTACHED TO THE HYDRAULIC LIFMay 26, 2023 · N4189F · Cessna 172 · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 2022FA0000175None · chippedSLICK MAGNETO LOCKED UP AND CLIPPED A GEAR TOOTH AND METAL SHAVING. THIS WAS DURING A TRAINING FLIGHT AND OCCURRED JUST AS STUDENT WAS LANDING AS HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE EMITTING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ON TEAR DOWN. FOUND THAT THE MAGNETO WAS LOCKED, ANDMar 28, 2022 · N9904V · Cessna 172 · Fuselage Structure (General)SDR 2022FA0000629Bushing · noneL/H MLG MOUNT BUSHING CUSHION MATERIAL MIGRATING OUT OF BUSHINGFeb 25, 2022 · N424SP · Cessna 172 · Fuselage Structure (General)
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