N5280D — 2002 Cessna 172S
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 11, 2026
N5280D appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 11, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 172S9212
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
- Model
- 172S
- Year
- 2002
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming Io-360-l2a
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Hdw Florida Helicopters Inc — Pompano Beach, FL
Accident & incident history
The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other while taxiing, which resulted in a ground collision. Contributing to the accident was the tower controller’s failure to provide information to each pilot regarding the position and intention of the other pilot.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2002 Cessna 172S).
- Nov 18, 2021registered — Hdw Florida Helicopters Inc
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N5280D was previously assigned to different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 2002 Cessna 172S above.
- until Oct 11, 1979Cessna 172N (s/n 17272490)
- until Aug 8, 1963Cessna 180A (s/n 50178)
Frequently asked
- Has N5280D been in an accident?
- Yes. N5280D appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
- What kind of aircraft is N5280D?
- N5280D is a 2002 Cessna 172S (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 172S9212.
- Who is N5280D registered to?
- N5280D is registered to Hdw Florida Helicopters Inc of Pompano Beach, FL. Registration status: active.
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