N159RJ — 1973 Cessna 177B
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 21, 2026
N159RJ appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2025, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 21, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 17702038
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
- Model
- 177B
- Year
- 1973
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming O&vo-360 Ser
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Casto John Erwin Cotton Ii — Hurricane, WV
Accident & incident history
The pilot's inadequate fuel planning and preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the impact with powerlines during final approach.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1973 Cessna 177B).
- Jun 26, 2025registered — Casto John Erwin Cotton Ii
Frequently asked
- Has N159RJ been in an accident?
- Yes. N159RJ appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2025.
- What kind of aircraft is N159RJ?
- N159RJ is a 1973 Cessna 177B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17702038.
- Who is N159RJ registered to?
- N159RJ is registered to Casto John Erwin Cotton Ii of Hurricane, WV. Registration status: active.
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