Flight Tracker
N8242B
1957 CESSNA 172
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
LIBBY ROBERT E
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
WINDHAM, ME
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Aug 26, 2025
Airworthiness Date
-
Expires
Aug 31, 2032
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172
Year
1957
Serial Number
36042
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
105 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300 SER
Type
Reciprocating
Power
145 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
AB4257
Mode S Code (Octal)
52641127

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 9, 1992 Accident Substantial DELTA, CO
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

A COMPLETE POWER LOSS FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS: UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ON WHICH TO CONDUCT AN EMERGENCY LANDING.

NTSB DEN92LA032