N1609Y — 1962 Cessna 172C
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026
N1609Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2025, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 23, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 17249309
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
- Model
- 172C
- Year
- 1962
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor 0-300 Ser
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Mapes Steven J — Schenectady, NY
Accident & incident history
The mechanic’s incorrect installation of the oil temperature gauge probe in the oil filter adapter and failure to test run the engine for oil leaks after the installation, which resulted in a total loss of oil and the pilot’s decision to perform a precautionary landing. Contributing was the pilot’s long/fast landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1962 Cessna 172C).
- Jan 29, 2024registered — Mapes Steven J
Frequently asked
- Has N1609Y been in an accident?
- Yes. N1609Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2025.
- What kind of aircraft is N1609Y?
- N1609Y is a 1962 Cessna 172C (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17249309.
- Who is N1609Y registered to?
- N1609Y is registered to Mapes Steven J of Schenectady, NY. Registration status: active.
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