N5909E - 1978 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1978 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N5909E is a 1978 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Owens Flight Training LLC in Lafayette, LA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 7, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on June 13, 2024. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N5909E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7A0FF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5909E was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 30.3652, -92.1245 on March 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5909E was last updated on June 13, 2024. 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 N5909E. 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.

Model Year
1978
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172N
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 7, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 13, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
OWENS FLIGHT TRAINING LLC
Address
PO BOX 82242
City
LAFAYETTE
State / Zip Code
Louisiana70598-2242
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51720377
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7A0FF

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N5909E
Serial Number
17271958
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2031
Last Action Date
June 13, 2024
Last Update Date
June 13, 2024
Unique ID
00651885

Last Known Position

Date
May 13, 2026 (UTC 23:59:56)
Airport
Latitude
30.219711
Longitude
-92.641003

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC