N172SP — 1977 Cessna R172K
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 29, 2026
N172SP appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2023, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 29, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- R172-2842
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
- Model
- R172K
- Year
- 1977
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor Io-360 Ser
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Luke Airlines Llc — Southgate, MI
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1977 Cessna R172K).
- Oct 31, 2002registered — Luke Airlines Llc
Frequently asked
- Has N172SP been in an accident?
- Yes. N172SP appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2023.
- What kind of aircraft is N172SP?
- N172SP is a 1977 Cessna R172K (fixed wing single-engine), serial number R172-2842.
- Who is N172SP registered to?
- N172SP is registered to Luke Airlines Llc of Southgate, MI. Registration status: active.
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