N21553 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 Davison, MI. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Oct 1974. It has been registered to its current owner since Aug 2013. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 52 years old
- 1 of 3,726 Cessna 172M
2013
1974
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The pilot reported that during a night landing he collided with a deer on the runway during touchdown. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer and elevator of the airplane.
The pilot reported that there were no pre impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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.