N178AF — 2003 Cessna 172R
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026
N178AF appears in 2 NTSB accident records (most recent 2015, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 17281177
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
- Model
- 172R
- Year
- 2003
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming Io-360-l2a
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Southeast Aircraft Leasing Llc — Jacksonville, FL
Accident & incident history
The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing touchdown, resulting in a hard landing.
The flight instructor's failure to execute a missed approach when insufficient runway remained for landing. Contributing to the accident were the low ceiling and visibility conditions.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2003 Cessna 172R).
- Nov 21, 2020registered — Southeast Aircraft Leasing Llc
Frequently asked
- Has N178AF been in an accident?
- Yes. N178AF appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2015.
- What kind of aircraft is N178AF?
- N178AF is a 2003 Cessna 172R (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17281177.
- Who is N178AF registered to?
- N178AF is registered to Southeast Aircraft Leasing Llc of Jacksonville, FL. Registration status: active.
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