N78242 — 1968 Cessna 172K
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026
N78242 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 23, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 17257543
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
- Model
- 172K
- Year
- 1968
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming 0-320 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- 176fps Llc — Marthasville, MO
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in the airplane porpoising.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1968 Cessna 172K).
- Jun 13, 2026registered — 176fps Llc
Frequently asked
- Has N78242 been in an accident?
- Yes. N78242 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
- What kind of aircraft is N78242?
- N78242 is a 1968 Cessna 172K (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17257543.
- Who is N78242 registered to?
- N78242 is registered to 176fps Llc of Marthasville, MO. Registration status: active.
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