N5208F — 1965 Cessna 172F
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
N5208F appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 25, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 17253209
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
- Model
- 172F
- Year
- 1965
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor 0-300 Ser
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- United States Air Force Owner — Beale Afb, CA
Accident & incident history
A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation, which resulted from maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the fuel selector handle. Contributing to the accident was an incorrectly modified fuel selector handle assembly.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1965 Cessna 172F).
- Jan 8, 2000registered — United States Air Force Owner
Frequently asked
- Has N5208F been in an accident?
- Yes. N5208F appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
- What kind of aircraft is N5208F?
- N5208F is a 1965 Cessna 172F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17253209.
- Who is N5208F registered to?
- N5208F is registered to United States Air Force Owner of Beale Afb, CA. Registration status: active.
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