Aircraft Description
N162TW is a 2012 Cessna Aircraft Co 162, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Rainier Flight Service LLC in Renton, WA. This aircraft holds a light sport airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 19, 2012. The registration certificate was issued on November 22, 2025. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor O-200-D engine producing 100 horsepower, N162TW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0FADA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N162TW was last updated on November 22, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Cessna 162 Skycatcher was a light sport aircraft designed to revitalize flight training with modern avionics and affordable operations under new LSA regulations. First flown in 2008, it was a high-wing, single-engine monoplane seating two occupants side-by-side. The aircraft featured an 8.94-meter wingspan and was powered by a 100-horsepower Continental O-200-D engine. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company from 2009 to 2013, only 275 examples were built before production ceased. AviatorDB tracks 386 Cessna Aircraft Co aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C162.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N162TW. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
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NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2021 | CEN21LA246 | Substantial | None | The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. |
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Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC