Aircraft Description
N9908V is a 1977 Cessna R172K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dls Computer Services INC in Lake in The Hills, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 16, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on August 4, 2017. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-360 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N9908V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADD627 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9908V was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.9513, -85.0850 on February 8, 2025. The FAA registry record for N9908V was last updated on March 10, 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 80,556 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 N9908V. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2003 | CHI03LA135 | Substantial | None | The pilot's improper in-flight decision to land with a tailwind and failure to perform an aborted landing, resulting in the pilots decision to control the aircraft off of the right edge of the runway to avoid obstructions. Contributing factors were the tailwind, the sudden wind shift, the turbulence, and the obstacles. |
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Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC