Flight Tracker
N781FM
1980 CESSNA 172P
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
FMFA INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
WILMINGTON, DE
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Aug 24, 2018
Airworthiness Date
Dec 1, 1980
Expires
Aug 31, 2028
Approved Operations
Normal, Utility

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172P
Year
1980
Serial Number
17274448
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
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)
AA94C6
Mode S Code (Octal)
52512306

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

Feb 22, 2025 Accident Substantial Mayo, MD
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

A total loss of engine power at low altitude due to an accumulation of carburetor ice while in a cruise-power descent, which resulted in a forced landing.

NTSB ERA25LA127