Single-engine piston

N9400E

1979 Cessna 172N Skyhawk

Registered 1 NTSB/FAA record
Built
1979
Serial
17272249
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Van Anda Aviation LLC (LLC)
Based
Apopka, FL
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Registration record

N9400E on the FAA register

Type
1979 Cessna 172N Skyhawk
Serial
17272249
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Registered owner
Van Anda Aviation LLC
Apopka, FL
Certificate issued
2009-09-23
Airworthiness date
1979-02-02
Registration expires
2028-08-31
Airworthiness class
Standard · normal, utility
Mode S (hex)
AD0F85
Mode S (octal)
53207605
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

  • 2028-08-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2014-08-06
    Accident at Valkaria, FL; damage: substantial.
  • 2009-09-23
    Certificate of registration issued as N9400E to the current registrant.
  • 1979-02-02
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal, utility)).
  • 1958-04-16
    N9400E previously assigned to a Aeronca 11AC Chief (s/n 11AC-1037); cancelled.
Overview

About N9400E

N9400E is a 1979 Cessna 172N Skyhawk, serial number 17272249. The FAA register lists Van Anda Aviation LLC as the registrant in Apopka, Florida. The current certificate of registration was issued on September 23, 2009 and expires on August 31, 2028.

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 2, 1979.

N9400E has 1 accident/incident record 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

2014-08-06 Accident · Valkaria, FL Damage: Substantial Minor injury NTSB · ERA14CA375
Reported aircraft: Cessna 172N
Probable cause: The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance on final approach during a precautionary landing, resulting in a touchdown off the departure end of the runway and collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined in post accident testing.

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

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