Flight Tracker
N78242
1968 CESSNA 172K
Fixed wing single engine · 4 Cycle · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
176FPS LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
MARTHASVILLE, MO
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jun 13, 2026
Airworthiness Date
Oct 9, 1968
Expires
Jun 30, 2033
Approved Operations
Normal, Utility

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172K
Year
1968
Serial Number
17257543
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
4 Cycle
Power
180 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)
AA9AF3
Mode S Code (Octal)
52515363

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

Aug 14, 2016 Accident Substantial Fulton, MO
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in the airplane porpoising.

NTSB GAA16CA473