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 June 26, 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 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 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: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC