Aircraft Description
N83AF is a 2001 Cessna 172R, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to N83AF LLC in Stuart, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 17, 2001. The registration certificate was issued on August 5, 2019. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N83AF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB5607 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N83AF was last tracked by AviatorDB near Witham Field (KSUA) on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N83AF was last updated on August 25, 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 N83AF. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2019 | GAA19CA151 | Substantial | None | The student pilot's improper rudder input and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and the landing gear collapsing. |
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Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC