Aircraft Description
N6562V is a 1980 Cessna 172RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Clark Richard L Jr in Bay Point, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 11, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on September 22, 2023. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N6562V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8A5B6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6562V was last tracked by AviatorDB near Mcclellan Airfield (KMCC) on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N6562V was last updated on September 22, 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 N6562V. 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 (3)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2008 | MIA08LA053 | Substantial | None | A cracked nose gear actuator o-ring resulting in hydraulic fluid exhaustion, and collapse of the main gear. |
| May 11, 2004 | ATL04IA138 | Unknown | None | The fatigue fracture of the nosewheel bungee assembly, which restricted the movement of the elevator control. A factor was the inadequate equipment from an unknown source/manufacturer. |
| May 17, 1998 | MIA98LA165 | Substantial | None | The pilot's inadequate compliance with the emergency procedures for his failure to completely pump the main landing gear into the down and locked position. Contributing to the accident was the reported loss of electrical power for undetermined reasons. |
A cracked nose gear actuator o-ring resulting in hydraulic fluid exhaustion, and collapse of the main gear.
The fatigue fracture of the nosewheel bungee assembly, which restricted the movement of the elevator control. A factor was the inadequate equipment from an unknown source/manufacturer.
The pilot's inadequate compliance with the emergency procedures for his failure to completely pump the main landing gear into the down and locked position. Contributing to the accident was the reported loss of electrical power for undetermined reasons.
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Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC