N243W - 1971 Cessna (textron Aviation) 172L Aircraft Registration
C1721971 Cessna (Textron Aviation) 172L
Aircraft Description
Model Year
1971
Manufacturer
Cessna (Textron Aviation)
Model
172L
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 29, 1981
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 13, 2026
Registered Owner
Name
MOORE WILLIAM
Address
1601 MONTE VISTA ST
City
DALHART
State / Zip Code
Texas79022-4818
Country
United States
Powerplant & Avionics
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
—
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50436430
Mode S Code (Hex)
A23D18
NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2012 | WPR12FA184 | Substantial | Fatal | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during low-level maneuvering flight. Contributing to the pilot’s death was the lack of a timely emergency rescue response due to the lack of effective emergency signal transmissions from both the airplane’s emergency locator transmitter and the personal locator device, which were both ejected from the wreckage. |
Additional Details
Registration
N243W
Serial Number
17260205
Number of Engines
—
Number of Seats
—
Expiration Date
January 31, 2033
Last Action Date
July 16, 2026
Last Update Date
—
Unique ID
00542034
Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC