Models / Cessna / 172 / N171Q Aircraft record N171Q 1956 Cessna 172 Registration valid Unclaimed Source: FAA, updated Oct 18, 2026Safety record in brief: 3 NTSB accidents (substantial damage at worst, latest Aug 2022) · 2 ADs may apply
Registration Valid expires Aug 31, 2029 NTSB events 3 substantial, 2022 ADs may apply 2 confirm with A&P Service reports 0 since 1995
Registration FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 18, 2026
Registered owner Endeavor West LLC
Owner type LLC
City, state Chugiak, AK
Certificate issued Aug 30, 2022
Expires Aug 31, 2029
Airworthiness Standard · Normal
Airworthiness date Jun 27, 1994 We never show street addresses, even though they appear in the public FAA file. Individual owners are shown by city and state only.
Airframe & engine FAA Registry + type data Airframe
Manufacturer Cessna
Model 172
Year 1956
Serial number 28197
Aircraft type Fixed wing single engine
Category Land
Certification Type Certificated
Seats 4
Engines 1
Max takeoff weight Up to 12,499 lb
Mode S code A11E42 Engine
Make and model Ama/Expr Unknown Eng
Type Reciprocating Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.
Ownership history Ownership history from FAA records 2022 – now Endeavor West LLC Chugiak, AK · current 1964 Individual owner Houston, TX · different airframe: Lockheed 18-50 S/N 2381 Individual owners are shown by city and state only.
Safety record NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 18, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026 NTSB events (3)
Accident · substantial damage Aug 7, 2022 · Mccarthy, AK The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff in turbulent weather conditions.
Damage Substantial
Injuries None
Report CEN22LA380 From NTSB records; matched by serial number. Read NTSB report (search CAROL for CEN22LA380)
Accident · substantial damage Jul 25, 2018 · Meadow Lakes, AK The pilot’s selection of the wrong fuel tank for departure, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
Damage Substantial
Injuries None
Report GAA18CA454 From NTSB records; matched by serial number. Read NTSB report (search CAROL for GAA18CA454)
Accident · substantial damage Jun 12, 1998 · Angoon, AK The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. A factor associated with the accident was rough and uneven terrain.
Damage Substantial
Injuries None
Report ANC98LA071 From NTSB records; matched by serial number. Read NTSB report (search CAROL for ANC98LA071)
Accident history for this model ADs published since 1998 that may apply (2) These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
AD Subject Effective Applies to 2011-10-09 Cessna Aircraft Company Models 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190… Jun 17, 2011 Airframe (172) 2008-10-02 Cessna Aircraft Company 172, 175, 180, 182, 185, 206, 207, 208, 210, and 303 Series… May 12, 2008 Airframe (172)Certain serial numbers: 172S 172S10672–172S10674; 172S 172S10676; 172S 172S10678–172S10680; 172S 172S10682; 172S 172S10683; 172S 172S10685; …. Only with: Applies only to airplanes that have a P/N 2013142-18 alternate static air source selector valve installed after November 19, 2007.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.
Service Difficulty Reports (0) No Service Difficulty Reports found for this airframe since 1995.
Sources FAA Aircraft Registry Registration, owner city and state, airframe, engine updated Oct 18, 2026 NTSB accident and incident database Accidents and incidents since 1982 updated Oct 15, 2026 FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register) ADs published since 1998 updated Oct 18, 2026 FAA Service Difficulty Reports Reports since 1995 updated Oct 16, 2026 Request owner name removal Report an error in this record