Aircraft Description
N6612V is a 1980 Cessna 172RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Everman Terry Jay in Vassar, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 18, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on March 20, 2019. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N6612V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8BAA2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6612V was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.3143, -83.6964 on June 4, 2026. The FAA registry record for N6612V was last updated on July 21, 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 N6612V. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 1996 | ATL96LA063 | Substantial | None | The failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout. A factor was the lack of position reports via radio by the pilot of the helicopter. |
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Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC