N8400X — 1961 Cessna 172C
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026
N8400X appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2024, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 17248900
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
- Model
- 172C
- Year
- 1961
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor 0-300 Ser
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Burlingame Craig D — Catlett, VA
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s failure to correctly reinstall the airplane’s left seat, resulting in the movement of the seat during the takeoff roll, and the subsequent loss of control and runway excursion.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1961 Cessna 172C).
- Oct 5, 2015registered — Burlingame Craig D
Frequently asked
- Has N8400X been in an accident?
- Yes. N8400X appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2024.
- What kind of aircraft is N8400X?
- N8400X is a 1961 Cessna 172C (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17248900.
- Who is N8400X registered to?
- N8400X is registered to Burlingame Craig D of Catlett, VA. Registration status: active.
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