Aircraft Description
N551ER is a 2007 Cessna 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sunrise Aviation INC in Ormond Beach, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 19, 2007. The registration certificate was issued on December 11, 2014. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N551ER is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A70396 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N551ER was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 29.4197, -81.2785 on March 13, 2026. The FAA registry record for N551ER was last updated on April 7, 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 80,556 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 N551ER. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2011 | OPS12IA041 | Unknown | None | The departing pilot's incorrect runway selection and non-compliance with an air traffic control clearance. Contributing to the incident was the air traffic controller's inadequate monitoring of the departing aircraft to ensure that the pilot complied with the clearance issued and his failure to issue conflict resolution advisories. |
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Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC