Flight Tracker
N3984F
1958 CESSNA 172
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
BALBAUGH DONALD E
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
CHEBOYGAN, MI
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Oct 14, 2020
Airworthiness Date
Jun 6, 1958
Expires
Oct 31, 2027
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172
Year
1958
Serial Number
36884
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

Checking live traffic…

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

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A4A36B
Mode S Code (Octal)
51121553

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

May 27, 2026 Accident Substantial Naubinway, MI
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s improper engine power application during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and nose over.

NTSB CEN26LA200