N497SJ — 2000 Cessna 172S
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 17, 2026
N497SJ appears in 3 NTSB accident records (most recent 2024, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 17, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 172S8497
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
- Model
- 172S
- Year
- 2000
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming I0-360-b1e
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Fxe Flightcenter Corp — Fort Lauderdale, FL
Accident & incident history
The pilots' failure to see and avoid the other airplane, which resulted in a midair collision during short final approach.
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing.
The pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a nose landing gear collapse.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2000 Cessna 172S).
- Dec 13, 2019registered — Fxe Flightcenter Corp
Frequently asked
- Has N497SJ been in an accident?
- Yes. N497SJ appears in 3 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2024.
- What kind of aircraft is N497SJ?
- N497SJ is a 2000 Cessna 172S (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 172S8497.
- Who is N497SJ registered to?
- N497SJ is registered to Fxe Flightcenter Corp of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Registration status: active.
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