Single-engine piston

N7697X

1961 Cessna 172B Skyhawk

Registered 3 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1961
Serial
17248197
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Continental O-300 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Co-owned · sign in to see
Based
San Marcos, TX
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Registration record

N7697X on the FAA register

Type
1961 Cessna 172B Skyhawk
Serial
17248197
Engines
Continental O-300 series
Registered owner
Co-owned — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
San Marcos, TX
Certificate issued
1994-11-15
Airworthiness date
1961-04-29
Registration expires
2029-04-30
Airworthiness class
Standard
Mode S (hex)
AA665A
Mode S (octal)
52463132
Seats (type)
4
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
515 nm
Cruise (type)
114 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2029-04-30
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 1994-12-07
    Accident at Seguin, TX; damage: substantial.
  • 1994-11-15
    Certificate of registration issued as N7697X.
  • 1971-11-17
    Accident at Las Vegas,Nev, 28; damage: substantial.
  • 1971-08-01
    Accident at Independnce,Calif, 05; damage: substantial.
  • 1961-04-29
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category).
Overview

About N7697X

N7697X is a 1961 Cessna 172B Skyhawk, serial number 17248197. It is registered to co-owners in San Marcos, Texas. The current certificate of registration was issued on November 15, 1994 and expires on April 30, 2029.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Continental O-300 series engine and 4 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 114 knots and a range of about 515 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category, dated April 29, 1961.

N7697X has 3 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
114 kt
Range
515 nm
Fuel burn
7 gph

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

Safety record

Accident & incident history

1994-12-07 Accident · Seguin, TX Damage: Substantial NTSB · FTW95LA062
Reported aircraft: Cessna 172B
Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT.
1971-11-17 Accident · Las Vegas,Nev, 28 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 2001
Reported aircraft: Cessna 172B
Probable cause: ED BETWEEN LTS HIT CONCRETE STANDPIPE.
1971-08-01 Accident · Independnce,Calif, 05 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 2770
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.