Flight Tracker
N1609Y
1962 CESSNA 172C
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
MAPES STEVEN J
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
SCHENECTADY, NY
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jan 29, 2024
Airworthiness Date
Apr 28, 1962
Expires
Jan 31, 2031
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172C
Year
1962
Serial Number
17249309
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
105 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300 SER
Type
Reciprocating
Power
145 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A0F558
Mode S Code (Octal)
50172530

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Feb 20, 2025 Accident Substantial Argyle, NY
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The mechanic’s incorrect installation of the oil temperature gauge probe in the oil filter adapter and failure to test run the engine for oil leaks after the installation, which resulted in a total loss of oil and the pilot’s decision to perform a precautionary landing. Contributing was the pilot’s long/fast landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.

NTSB ERA25LA123