N422B — Cessna 172N
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Aug 29, 2026
N422B appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2022, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 17268342
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
- Model
- 172N
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming 0-320 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Preston Richard K Trustee — Albuquerque, NMvia trustee
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing and loss of control in gusting wind.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Cessna 172N).
- Jul 1, 2024registered — Preston Richard K Trustee (registered via trustee)
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N422B was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the Cessna 172N above.
- until Jun 6, 1994Aerospatiale AS350B (s/n 2295)
Frequently asked
- Has N422B been in an accident?
- Yes. N422B appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.
- What kind of aircraft is N422B?
- N422B is a Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17268342.
- Who is N422B registered to?
- N422B is registered to Preston Richard K Trustee of Albuquerque, NM, held via a trustee. Registration status: active.
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