Aircraft Description
N178AF is a 2003 Cessna 172R, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Southeast Aircraft Leasing LLC in Jacksonville, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 24, 2003. The registration certificate was issued on November 21, 2020. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N178AF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A136EB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N178AF was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.8867, -84.2978 on June 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N178AF was last updated on October 23, 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 80,402 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 N178AF. 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 (2)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2015 | GAA15CA179 | Substantial | None | The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing touchdown, resulting in a hard landing. |
| Dec 27, 2008 | ERA09CA110 | Substantial | None | The flight instructor's failure to execute a missed approach when insufficient runway remained for landing. Contributing to the accident were the low ceiling and visibility conditions. |
The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing touchdown, resulting in a hard landing.
The flight instructor's failure to execute a missed approach when insufficient runway remained for landing. Contributing to the accident were the low ceiling and visibility conditions.
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Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC