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N389CP2020 Textron Aviation Inc 172S

Active registration

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 24, 2026

N389CP appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 24, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number
172S12521
Model
172S
Year
2020
Category
Fixed wing single-engine
Engine
Lycoming Io-360-l2a
Registration
Active
Registered to
Civil Air Patrol — Maxwell Afb, AL

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Accident & incident history

  1. ERA09LA062Nov 19, 2008Green Cove Springs, FLMinor

    The fusing of an electrical cable from the No. 2 (standby) alternator with the throttle cable resulting in the flight crew’s inability to move the throttle control. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to detect inadequate clearance and chafing of the Alternator No. 2 output cable against the throttle cable housing during the 100-Hour inspections.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2020 Textron Aviation Inc 172S).

  1. Oct 20, 2020registeredCivil Air Patrol

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N389CP was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 2020 Textron Aviation Inc 172S above.

Frequently asked

Has N389CP been in an accident?
Yes. N389CP appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N389CP?
N389CP is a 2020 Textron Aviation Inc 172S (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 172S12521.
Who is N389CP registered to?
N389CP is registered to Civil Air Patrol of Maxwell Afb, AL. Registration status: active.

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