Aircraft Description
N387MA is a 1998 Cessna 172R, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Azul Services LLC in Bozeman, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 16, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on September 30, 2024. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N387MA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4765F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N387MA was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.2858, -120.6557 on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N387MA was last updated on September 30, 2024. 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 N387MA. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1998 | CHI98LA204 | Substantial | Fatal | the pilot's incapacitation due to a heart attack. A factor in the accident was the passenger's, a non-pilot, improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in an overload failure of the nose gear. |
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Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC