Aircraft Description
N80298 is a 1975 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to N80298 LLC in Miami, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 14, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on February 20, 2025. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N80298 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAECFF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N80298 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 25.5720, -80.5192 on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N80298 was last updated on February 20, 2025. 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 N80298. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2018 | GAA19CA071 | Substantial | None | The student pilot's improper decision to taxi past another airplane occupying the taxiway and her subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the airplane. |
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Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC