Flight Tracker
N8768U
1965 CESSNA 172F
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
WRIGHT ROLAND P
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
DETROIT, MI
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jul 22, 2014
Airworthiness Date
Feb 27, 2003
Expires
Jul 31, 2027
Approved Operations
Utility

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172F
Year
1965
Serial Number
17252672
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

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
AC1023
Mode S Code (Octal)
53010043

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

Dec 21, 2022 Accident Substantial Auburn Hills, MI
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The catastrophic engine failure due to lack of oil lubrication, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to follow the airplane and engine manufacturers’ guidance for cold weather operation.

NTSB CEN23LA067