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N7879U

Cancelled 2013

Deregistered aircraft · 1964 Cessna 172F · Continental 0-300 series

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Cancelled: July 1, 2013
Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number: 17251879
Year built: 1964
Type: Fixed wing single engine
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Standard, normal, utility
Airworthiness date: September 18, 1964
Certificate issued: May 6, 1985
Last registry action: May 21, 1988
Mode S code: AAAE2D
Owner when cancelled: Ford William M
Location: San Jose, CA
Owner type: Individual

Airframe modelCessna 172FTCDS 3A12 · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelContinental 0-300 seriesTCDS E-253 · Reciprocating

From the FAA registry file of November 7, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners’ street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

NTSB investigations · 2

Matched to this aircraft by N7879U and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB DEN86LA089Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEphraim, UTAccording to the plt, upon his arrival at the dest arpt, he could not activate the rwy lghts by radio, so he proceeded to the nearest arpt. He stated he could not find his alternate arpt beacon light, so he reversed direction and headed once more to his…Mar 3, 1986 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC66D0072Accident · No injuriesClosedSkwentna, AKSep 12, 1965 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N7879U and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19860302004529AFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Ephraim, UTExhausted fuel while looking for airport at night. Struck a hay bale on rollout in a field and nosed over.Mar 2, 1986 · Substantial damage