N796SP — 2001 Cessna 172S
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026
N796SP appears in 2 NTSB accident records (most recent 2017, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 172S8720
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
- Model
- 172S
- Year
- 2001
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming I0360 Ser
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Opensky Airways Llc — Los Angeles, CA
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s runway selection, which resulted in landing with a tailwind and an unstabilized approach and subsequent runway overrun.
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the certified flight instructor’s delayed response to the student pilot's loss of control during the takeoff roll.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2001 Cessna 172S).
- Aug 27, 2008registered — Opensky Airways Llc
Frequently asked
- Has N796SP been in an accident?
- Yes. N796SP appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2017.
- What kind of aircraft is N796SP?
- N796SP is a 2001 Cessna 172S (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 172S8720.
- Who is N796SP registered to?
- N796SP is registered to Opensky Airways Llc of Los Angeles, CA. Registration status: active.
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