Aircraft Description
N616SF is a 1980 Cessna 172RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Amelia Reid Aviation LLC in San Jose, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 3, 1962. The registration certificate was issued on April 9, 2014. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N616SF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8069E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N616SF was last tracked by AviatorDB near Reid-hillview Airport of Santa Clara County (KRHV) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N616SF was last updated on October 20, 2023. 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 N616SF. 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 (2)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2006 | DFW06CA106 | Substantial | None | The flight instructor's delayed remedial action to regain control of the airplane while landing in a crosswind, and the inadvertent retraction of the landing gear by the pilot receiving instruction while executing a go-around. A factor was the prevailing crosswind. |
| Sep 13, 1994 | CHI94LA325 | Substantial | None | the pilot-in-command (CFI)'s inadequate supervision. Factors were the abrupt flare by the dual student. |
The flight instructor's delayed remedial action to regain control of the airplane while landing in a crosswind, and the inadvertent retraction of the landing gear by the pilot receiving instruction while executing a go-around. A factor was the prevailing crosswind.
the pilot-in-command (CFI)'s inadequate supervision. Factors were the abrupt flare by the dual student.
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Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC