Aircraft Description
N3542F is a Cessna 172R, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Jet Air INC in Iowa City, IA. The registration certificate was issued on November 7, 2014. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3F64D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3542F was last tracked by AviatorDB near General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (KPIA) on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3542F was last updated on April 1, 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 N3542F. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 1989 | ATL89FA198 | Substantial | Serious | FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE WAS CONSIDERED TO BE A RELATED FACTOR. |
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Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC