Aircraft Description
N2254U is a 1999 Cessna 172R, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Raritan Valley Flying School in Princeton, NJ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 11, 1999. The registration certificate was issued on April 22, 2020. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N2254U is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1F68B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2254U was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.3991, -74.6528 on June 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2254U was last updated on October 20, 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 N2254U. 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 28, 2015 | GAA15CA099 | Substantial | None | The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach to landing which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a hard landing. |
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Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC