Flight Tracker
N738LM
1977 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
BLACK BEAR AVIATION LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Nov 25, 2024
Airworthiness Date
Jan 19, 1978
Expires
Nov 30, 2031
Approved Operations
Normal, Utility

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172N
Year
1977
Serial Number
17270062
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)
A9E9C9
Mode S Code (Octal)
52364711

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 16, 1997 Accident Substantial MADISON, WI
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty, crosswind conditions and the VASI lights.

NTSB CHI97LA141
Nov 12, 1995 Accident Substantial NILES, MI
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft and operating with a known malfunctioning fuel gauge.

NTSB CHI96LA030