Looks like a low winger to me.
Cessna 400… 
Serial Number 17280130 Type Registration Corporation
Manufacturer Name CESSNA Certificate Issue Date 05/12/2009
Model 172R Status Valid
Type Aircraft Fixed Wing Single-Engine Type Engine Reciprocating
Pending Number Change None Dealer No
Date Change Authorized None Mode S Code 51103365
MFR Year 1997 Fractional Owner NO
Glad he’s ok…hope he has renters insurance.
Looks like he was only inches away for accomplishing an outside loop. Try it again, but add power sooner.
The trick is a little left rudder at the bottom of the loop…
Flyboy got it right on the fifth attempt. 
Never tried an outside loop- then again don’t think I ever will. 
Never tried an outside loop- then again don’t think I ever will.
With the story’s you’ve told us, I think you could do it…
Will- If I never see the sunny side of more then 45 Degrees of bank and 20 degrees nose up again I will be a happy man.
and maybe an old man. On second thought you already have that one covered.