N988CP — 1997 Cessna 172R
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026
N988CP 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 16, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 17280254
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
- Model
- 172R
- Year
- 1997
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming I0360 Ser
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Civil Air Patrol Inc — Maxwell Afb, AL
Accident & incident history
The solo student pilot’s unstable approach to the runway, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1997 Cessna 172R).
- Feb 24, 1998registered — Civil Air Patrol Inc
Frequently asked
- Has N988CP been in an accident?
- Yes. N988CP appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2024.
- What kind of aircraft is N988CP?
- N988CP is a 1997 Cessna 172R (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17280254.
- Who is N988CP registered to?
- N988CP is registered to Civil Air Patrol Inc of Maxwell Afb, AL. Registration status: active.
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