Aircraft Description
N9530B is a 1981 Cessna 172RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sierra Alpha Aeronautical LLC in San Antonio, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 17, 1981. The registration certificate was issued on October 21, 2023. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N9530B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD4226 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9530B was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 28.0868, -97.0446 on May 25, 2024. The FAA registry record for N9530B was last updated on October 21, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Cessna 172RG Cutlass RG served as general aviation's affordable solution for complex aircraft training, bridging the gap between basic flight instruction and commercial pilot requirements. First flown before its 1980 introduction, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane that could seat up to four occupants with retractable landing gear and a constant-speed propeller. With a cruise speed of 140 knots and a range of 710 nautical miles, the aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C72R.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N9530B. 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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Powerplant & Avionics
NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 1989 | NYC89LA087 | Substantial | None | FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR BEFORE LANDING AFTER ALLOWING HIS ATTENTION TO BE DIVERTED. |
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC