N733LE is a 1976 Cessna 172N. 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 Albuquerque, NM. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Dec 1976. It has been registered to its current owner since Mar 2024. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 50 years old
- 1 of 3,294 Cessna 172N
2024
1976
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According to the pilot, he attempted to start the engine of the Cessna 172, but was unsuccessful, so he decided to "hand-prop" the engine. As he rotated the propeller from right to left, the engine started, and the airplane began to roll forward. The airplane continued across the airport ramp and impacted two other airplanes before it came to a stop. The accident airplane received substantial damage to its fuselage, and both parked airplanes were also substantially damaged.
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About the Cessna 172N
About the modelA late-1970s Skyhawk variant, four-seat and high-wing. Widely used for primary training; the type is common enough that parts and instruction are available almost anywhere.