N5243E — 1978 Cessna 172N
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N5243E appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2023, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 17271793
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
- Model
- 172N
- Year
- 1978
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming 0-320 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- California Professional Flyers Inc — Murrieta, CA
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the loss of control was the pilot’s sudden retraction of the flaps.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1978 Cessna 172N).
- Dec 10, 2022registered — California Professional Flyers Inc
Frequently asked
- Has N5243E been in an accident?
- Yes. N5243E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2023.
- What kind of aircraft is N5243E?
- N5243E is a 1978 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17271793.
- Who is N5243E registered to?
- N5243E is registered to California Professional Flyers Inc of Murrieta, CA. Registration status: active.
- Has N5243E been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N5243E (WPR23FA247) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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