Flight Tracker
N3318E
1978 CESSNA 172N
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
RODRIGUEZ JOSE R
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
LOS ANGELES, CA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Dec 12, 2025
Airworthiness Date
Sep 13, 1978
Expires
Dec 31, 2032
Approved Operations
Normal, Utility

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172N
Year
1978
Serial Number
17271502
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

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A39CFB
Mode S Code (Octal)
50716373

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

Nov 17, 2007 Accident Substantial Atwater, CA
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident included the sign and the ditch.

NTSB SEA08CA030
Oct 3, 1991 Accident Substantial PALO ALTO, CA
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

AN INFLIGHT LOS OF CONTROL DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO CORRECTLY CONFIGURE THE RUDDER TRIM FOR TAKEOFF.

NTSB LAX92LA003