Models / Cessna / 172M / N61602 Aircraft record N61602 1975 Cessna 172M Deregistered Unclaimed Source: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026 This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Jan 25, 2018.
Safety record in brief: 2 NTSB accidents (substantial damage at worst, latest Jul 1995) · 2 ADs may apply
NTSB events 2 substantial, 1995 ADs may apply 2 confirm with A&P Service reports 0 since 1995
Registration FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Last registered owner Individual owner
City, state Simi Valley, CA
Certificate issued Oct 2, 1996
Canceled Jan 25, 2018
Airworthiness Standard · Normal, Utility
Airworthiness date Feb 12, 1975 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 172M
Year 1975
Serial number 17264669
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 A8077B Engine
Make and model Lycoming 0-320 Series
Type 4 Cycle
Power 180 hp Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.
Ownership history Ownership history from FAA records 1996 – 2018 Individual owner Simi Valley, CA 1945 – 1955 Sundorph Aeronautical Corp Cleveland, OH · different airframe: Cessna Uc-78 S/N 6042 Individual owners are shown by city and state only.
Safety record NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 20, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026 NTSB events (2)
Accident · substantial damage Jul 2, 1995 · New Cuyama, CA the pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed, his premature rotation, and his failure to maintain directional control when the aircraft settled back onto the runway. The pilot's selection of a closed airport for the takeoff attempt was a factor.
Damage Substantial
Injuries None
Report LAX95LA236 From NTSB records; matched by serial number. Read NTSB report (search CAROL for LAX95LA236)
Accident · substantial damage May 22, 1990 · Lakeport, CA THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR CROSSWIND CONDITIONS. THE CROSSWIND WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.
Damage Substantial
Injuries None
Report LAX90LA188 From NTSB records; matched by serial number. Read NTSB report (search CAROL for LAX90LA188)
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 (172M) 2011-06-02 Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Model 172 Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type… May 26, 2011 Airframe (172M)Only with: Modified by STC SA01303WI (installation of TAE 125-01 or TAE 125-02-99 engine).
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 20, 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 20, 2026 FAA Service Difficulty Reports Reports since 1995 updated Oct 16, 2026 Request owner name removal Report an error in this record