Aircraft Description
N51827 is a 2002 Cessna 172R, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to B D Aviation LLC in Sauget, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 15, 2002. The registration certificate was issued on November 19, 2013. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N51827 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A681E5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N51827 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.5731, -90.1161 on June 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N51827 was last updated on March 13, 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 N51827. 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.
Registered Owner
Powerplant & Avionics
NTSB Accident History (2)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2017 | CEN17CA140 | Substantial | Unknown | A hard landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
| May 7, 2007 | CHI07LA164 | Substantial | None | Inadequate flare during landing. The induced oscillation, not performing a go-around, the pilot's lack of experience and the failure to perform remedial action were factors. |
A hard landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
Inadequate flare during landing. The induced oscillation, not performing a go-around, the pilot's lack of experience and the failure to perform remedial action were factors.
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC