N97984 (Cessna 172P) — routes, history & safety record

Registrations are reused: the FAA register shows one earlier aircraft with this mark, the last registration cancelled on March 2, 1971.

FlightFinder has no observed route profile for this registration. The documented safety events below are available independently of live flight tracking.

Safety history

April 19, 2001Accident
The failure of the pilot-in-command to execute a proper landing flare, which resulted in an improper touchdown attitude and a subsequent loss of directional control. A factor in the accident was the difference between landing characteristics of the Katana and the Cessna 172, and the resulting habit interference for the pilot.
Cessna 172P
The failure of the pilot-in-command to execute a proper landing flare, which resulted in an improper touchdown attitude and a subsequent loss of directional control. A factor in the accident was the difference between landing characteristics of the Katana and the Cessna 172, and the resulting habit interference for the pilot. Full accident record
October 17, 1991Accident
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON.
Cessna 172P
January 7, 1990Accident
INADEQUATE VISUAL OUTLOOK BY THE PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE LIGHT POLE. THE LOCATION OF THE POLE WAS CONSIDERED TO BE A RELATED FACTOR.
Cessna 172
July 23, 1989Accident
AIRCRAFT CONTROL WAS NOT MAINTAINED BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND DUE TO IMPROPER USE OF THE AIRCRAFT FLIGHT CONTROLS.
Cessna 172

Earlier aircraft with this registration

Registrations are reused. These records predate the airframe built in 1984 and belong to earlier aircraft that carried N97984.

September 25, 1964Accident
Unwarranted Low Flying
Stinson 108-1