Flight Tracker
N9868Q
CESSNA 172M
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
STONE AVIATION HOLDINGS LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
MYRTLE BEACH, SC
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Aug 23, 2025
Airworthiness Date
Sep 2, 1975
Expires
Aug 31, 2032
Approved Operations
Normal, Utility

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172M
Year
-
Serial Number
17265812
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
108 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)
ADC4ED
Mode S Code (Octal)
53342355

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 10, 2015 Accident Substantial Abilene, TX
Injuries2 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The student pilot's abrupt control inputs during the flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of over sight and delayed reaction while landing.

NTSB GAA16CA076