Flight Tracker
N796SP
2001 CESSNA 172S
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
OPENSKY AIRWAYS LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
LOS ANGELES, CA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Aug 27, 2008
Airworthiness Date
Feb 1, 2001
Expires
Jan 31, 2028
Approved Operations
Normal, Utility

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172S
Year
2001
Serial Number
172S8720
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0360 SER
Type
Reciprocating
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)
AACFED
Mode S Code (Octal)
52547755

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

Apr 28, 2017 Accident Substantial Jean, NV
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s runway selection, which resulted in landing with a tailwind and an unstabilized approach and subsequent runway overrun.

NTSB GAA17CA248
May 3, 2010 Accident Substantial Palo Alto, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the certified flight instructor’s delayed response to the student pilot's loss of control during the takeoff roll.

NTSB WPR10CA230