Flight Tracker
N52838
1977 CESSNA 177RG
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
BENHAM AVIATION LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
ENID, OK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Nov 4, 2025
Airworthiness Date
Nov 23, 1977
Expires
Nov 30, 2032
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
177RG
Year
1977
Serial Number
177RG1284
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
120 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-A1B6D
Type
Reciprocating
Power
200 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A6A988
Mode S Code (Octal)
51524610

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

Oct 14, 1990 Accident Substantial DE FUNIAK SPGS, FL
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

THE LOOSE FUEL CAP AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ASSURE THE AIRCRAFT WAS PROPERLY PREFLIGHTED, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL SIPHONING AND SUBSEQUENT FUEL EXHAUSTION. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: FAULTY FUEL QUANTITY GAGES, THE PILOT'S DECISION TO FLY WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES IN THE AIRCRAFT, DARK NIGHT, LACK OF A SUITABLE LANDING AREA, AND THE VEHICLE.

NTSB MIA91LA009