# N1979C: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 1
- Last cancelled: January 11, 2018
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=1979C
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1979C

## Aircraft that carried N1979C

- [Cancelled 2018-01-11](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1979C-2018-01-11): Cessna 170B, S/N 26124, built 1953. Registration expired, pending cancellation. Owner: [Clhlc LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLHLC%20LLC), [Helena, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Helena)

## NTSB investigations on N1979C (2)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB SEA03CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03CA155), Jul 27, 2003: Cessna 170B (N1979C), Schafer, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's delayed remedial action during the takeoff roll. Factors include wet terrain, a fence and an embankment located at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB DEN87LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA125), May 16, 1987: Cessna 170B (N1979C), Big Sky, MT, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports on N1979C (2)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20030727018079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030727018079A), Jul 27, 2003: Cessna 170B (N1979C), Schafer, MT, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot reported that he aborted take-off due to insufficient power. The aircraft went through a fence at the end of the runway, hit some trees, and came…
- [Accident 19870516013479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870516013479A), May 16, 1987: Cessna 170B (N1979C), Big Sky, MT, Substantial damage. Encountered deteriorating weather en route. Precautionary landing on road. Veered left striking an embankment.

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