Aircraft Description
N2221R is a 1998 Cessna 172R, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Phoenix East Aviation LLC in Daytona Beach, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 25, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on October 9, 2025. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N2221R is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1EAFA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2221R was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 27.9891, -82.0185 on July 28, 2025. The FAA registry record for N2221R was last updated on October 9, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Cessna 172RG Cutlass RG served as general aviation's affordable solution for complex aircraft training, bridging the gap between basic flight instruction and commercial pilot requirements. First flown before its 1980 introduction, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane that could seat up to four occupants with retractable landing gear and a constant-speed propeller. With a cruise speed of 140 knots and a range of 710 nautical miles, the aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C72R.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N2221R. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2018 | GAA18CA151 | Substantial | None | The student pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing. |
| Nov 22, 1994 | LAX95LA038 | Substantial | Minor | the pilot's failure to obtain/maintain an adequate airspeed and inadvertent entry into a stall/mush condition during the initial climb due to frost on the airframe which impeded the airplane's climb performance. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper preflight inspection and inadequate frost removal procedures. |
The student pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing.
the pilot's failure to obtain/maintain an adequate airspeed and inadvertent entry into a stall/mush condition during the initial climb due to frost on the airframe which impeded the airplane's climb performance. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper preflight inspection and inadequate frost removal procedures.
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Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC