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N1978Q

Not registered

N-number · 2 earlier aircraft

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Registered now: No
Earlier aircraft: 2
Last cancelled: September 19, 2013

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026. The mark may be reserved or free to assign.

Aircraft that carried N1978Q · 2

The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N1978Q now.

2013Ferrell-Snowbird Exciter FERRELL SNOWBIRD EXC · S/N 001Cancelled Sep 19, 2013 · Registration expired, pending cancellation · Built 2006 · Ferrell James D, Mercer, PA 2002Cessna 177RG · S/N 177RG0378Cancelled Sep 9, 2002 · Triennial form not returned · Built 1973 · Priority Air Inc, Watertown, SD

NTSB investigations on N1978Q · 1

Of this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it.

NTSB CHI00FA123Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Watertown, SDthe pilot failed to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors relating to the accident were the dark night, clouds, and rain.Apr 27, 2000 · Destroyed

FAA incident reports on N1978Q · 2

Filed on this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it. Each report names the aircraft it was matched to.

Accident 20000426037389ACessna 177RG · Watertown, SD(-23) At 2155 cdst on 4/26/00, N1978Q, a Cessna 177RG flown by zane william purcella operated by priority air of Watertown, s.d., crashed approx. eight miles south of the Watertown airport (aty). N1978Q was enroute from sioux falls, s.d. to Watertown, s.d. on…Apr 26, 2000 · No damage Incident 19930713039639ICessna 177RG · Joplin, MOPilot forgot to lower landing gear. Landed gear up.Jul 13, 1993 · Minor damage