N1897V is a 1974 Cessna 172M. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 4 seats, powered by a Lycoming 0-320 series rated at 180 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Mesa, AZ. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Aug 1974. It has been registered to its current owner since Mar 2024. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 52 years old
- 1 of 3,726 Cessna 172M
2024
1974
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The student pilot reported that while maneuvering the airplane into a parking spot the right wing impacted a fence post.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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About the Cessna 172M
About the modelA Skyhawk of the mid-production era, four-seat and high-wing with a fixed tricycle gear. Among the most numerous variants on the US registry, and a mainstay of flight schools and private owners alike.