Single-engine piston

N6486J

1980 Cessna 172N Skyhawk

Registered 3 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1980
Serial
17273877
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Emmett, ID
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Registration record

N6486J on the FAA register

Type
1980 Cessna 172N Skyhawk
Serial
17273877
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Emmett, ID
Certificate issued
2022-01-11
Airworthiness date
1980-02-28
Registration expires
2029-01-31
Airworthiness class
Standard · normal, utility
Mode S (hex)
A88626
Mode S (octal)
52103046
Seats (type)
4
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
440 nm
Cruise (type)
122 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2029-01-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2022-01-11
    Certificate of registration issued as N6486J to the current registrant.
  • 2019-03-01
    Accident at Melba, ID; damage: substantial.
  • 1998-10-12
    Accident at Buhl, ID; damage: substantial.
  • 1986-03-03
    Accident at American Falls, ID; damage: substantial.
  • 1980-02-28
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal, utility)).
  • 1968-06-26
    N6486J previously assigned to a Piper Cherokee 180 / Archer / Challenger 180 (s/n 28-4916); cancelled.
Overview

About N6486J

N6486J is a 1980 Cessna 172N Skyhawk, serial number 17273877. It is registered to an individual in Emmett, Idaho. The current certificate of registration was issued on January 11, 2022 and expires on January 31, 2029.

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 122 knots and a range of about 440 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category (normal, utility), dated February 28, 1980.

N6486J has 3 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
122 kt
Range
440 nm
Power / thrust (each)
160
Takeoff over 50 ft
1,390 ft
Landing over 50 ft
1,250 ft
Fuel burn
8 gph

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Safety record

Accident & incident history

2019-03-01 Accident · Melba, ID Damage: Substantial NTSB · WPR19LA092
Reported aircraft: Cessna 172
Probable cause: The total loss of engine power due to a separated carburetor idle mixture adjustment screw and spring assembly for reasons that could not be determined.
1998-10-12 Accident · Buhl, ID Damage: Substantial NTSB · SEA99LA002
Reported aircraft: Cessna 172N
Probable cause: The pilot's failure to follow the aircraft's recommended balked landing procedure, resulting in a stall. Factors include the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare, the pilot's lack of total experience, and insufficient altitude available for stall recovery.
1986-03-03 Accident · American Falls, ID Damage: Substantial NTSB · SEA86LA070
Reported aircraft: Cessna 172

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.