Single-engine piston

N19771

1972 Cessna 172L

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1972
Serial
17260739
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Bethel, AK
Registration record

N19771 on the FAA register

Type
1972 Cessna 172L
Serial
17260739
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Bethel, AK
Certificate issued
2024-11-08
Airworthiness date
1972-07-06
Registration expires
2031-11-30
Airworthiness class
Standard · normal, utility
Mode S (hex)
A18593
Mode S (octal)
50302623
Seats (type)
4
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
418 nm
Cruise (type)
92 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2031-11-30
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2024-11-08
    Certificate of registration issued as N19771 to the current registrant.
  • 2001-01-03
    Accident at Atmautluak, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1980-07-15
    Accident at Chuathbaluk,Ak, 02; damage: substantial.
  • 1972-07-06
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal, utility)).
  • 1948-05-25
    N19771 previously assigned to a Aeronca KC (s/n 11); cancelled.
Overview

About N19771

N19771 is a 1972 Cessna 172L, serial number 17260739. It is registered to an individual in Bethel, Alaska. The current certificate of registration was issued on November 8, 2024 and expires on November 30, 2031.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Lycoming O-320 series engine and 4 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 92 knots and a range of about 418 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category (normal, utility), dated July 6, 1972.

N19771 has 2 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
92 kt
Range
418 nm
Fuel burn
8 gph

Published figures for the Cessna 172L type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2001-01-03 Accident · Atmautluak, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC01LA028
Reported aircraft: Cessna 172
Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during final approach. A factor associated with the accident was soft terrain.
1980-07-15 Accident · Chuathbaluk,Ak, 02 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 2339
Reported aircraft: Cessna 172
Probable cause: BUMPS,ENCTRD SOFT TRRN.

Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records

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Data: FAA Aircraft Registry (October 2026), including deregistered aircraft; NTSB and FAA accident data; fyiAero listing history. Individual owners' names are shown to signed-in users and street addresses are never shown. Type figures are published specifications, not this aircraft's.