Aircraft Description
N171Q is a 1956 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Endeavor West LLC in Chugiak, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 27, 1994. The registration certificate was issued on August 30, 2022. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N171Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A11E42 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N171Q was last updated on August 25, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Cessna 172 Skyhawk stands as the most successful aircraft in general aviation history and holds the record as the longest-produced aircraft design ever manufactured. First flown in June 1955, it is a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seats four occupants and features tricycle landing gear for enhanced stability. With a wingspan of 36 feet and a maximum range of 515 nautical miles, the aircraft has been produced continuously since 1956 with only brief interruptions. Manufactured originally by Cessna Aircraft Company, now part of Textron Aviation, total production exceeds 44,000 units. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C172.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N171Q. 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 (3)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2022 | CEN22LA380 | Substantial | None | The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff in turbulent weather conditions. |
| Jul 25, 2018 | GAA18CA454 | Substantial | None | The pilot’s selection of the wrong fuel tank for departure, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power. |
| Jun 12, 1998 | ANC98LA071 | Substantial | None | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. A factor associated with the accident was rough and uneven terrain. |
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff in turbulent weather conditions.
The pilot’s selection of the wrong fuel tank for departure, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. A factor associated with the accident was rough and uneven terrain.
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Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC