Flight Tracker
N2720E
1978 CESSNA 172N
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
AMERICAN PATROLS INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
MIDLAND, TX
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Oct 31, 2024
Airworthiness Date
Aug 16, 1978
Expires
Oct 31, 2031
Approved Operations
Normal, Utility

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172N
Year
1978
Serial Number
17271305
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
105 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
180 hp

Live Flight Status

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A2B047
Mode S Code (Octal)
50530107

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

Jul 8, 1989 Accident Substantial GLENWOOD SPGS, CO
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE DUAL STUDENT, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND A FORCED LANDING. THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND, CFI, FAILED TO ADEQUATELY SUPERVISE THE OPERATION.

NTSB DEN89LA166