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N79CM

Cancelled 2013

Deregistered aircraft · 1968 Smith AEROSTAR 600 · Lycoming TI0-540 series

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Cancelled: May 9, 2013
Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number: 60-0009
Year built: 1968
Type: Fixed wing multi engine
Engine: Turbo-prop
Airworthiness: Standard, normal
Airworthiness date: January 31, 1969
Certificate issued: March 12, 1985
Last registry action: May 4, 1991
Mode S code: AAB5EA
Owner when cancelled: Top Flight Air Service Inc
Location: Tampa, FL
Owner type: Corporation

Airframe modelSmith AEROSTAR 600ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelLycoming TI0-540 seriesTCDS E14EA · Turbo-prop

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners’ street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

NTSB investigations · 3

Matched to this aircraft by N79CM and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB MIA85LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFort Myers, FLThe acft landed with both main wheel brakes locked as evidenced by skid marks in the touchdown zone of the rwy. After aprx 200 feet of skidding the left brake released and due to the right brake not releasing the plt lost control. The acft veered off the…Mar 25, 1985 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA85IA021Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportJacksonville, FLThe acft swerved left off the rwy during the landing roll. An exam of the left main landing gear strut revealed that the collar had failed permitting the lower portion of the landing gear strut to shift. The shift was transmitted tothe tire causing it to…Oct 30, 1984 · Minor damage NTSB MIA81FA070Accident · No injuriesClosedOrlando, FLMay 6, 1981 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 6

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N79CM and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19850325009409ARoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Ft Myers, FLLost directional control when right brake locked on landing. Departed side of runway where main gear collapsed.Mar 25, 1985 · Reported as Piper PA60600 · Substantial damage Incident 19841115065689IGround Taxi, Other Airplane · Jacksonville, FLPilot felt bump after turning onto taxiway. Right gear collapsed after striking curb.Nov 15, 1984 · Reported as Piper PA60600 · Minor damage Incident 19841029076299IRoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Jacksonville, FLTire blew on takeoff. Aircraft veered off runway during landing at other airport. Broken collar near scissor ear.Oct 29, 1984 · Reported as Piper PA60600 · Minor damage Incident 19840618054089ITakeoff Ground Roll · Charlotte, NCEncountered wake turbulence at intersection. Aircraft was twisted to left. Right main gear scissors broke.Jun 18, 1984 · Reported as Piper PA60600 · Minor damage Incident 19830527046579IRoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Dequeen, ARNose gear collapsed after touchdown. Nose gear doors were binding on the fuselage.May 27, 1983 · Reported as Piper PA60600 · Minor damage Accident 19810506023029ALevel Off Touchdown · Orlando, FLNose wheel collapsed during landing. Cause undetermined. Hazardous material was aboard aircraft.May 6, 1981 · Reported as Piper PA60600 · Substantial damage

Other aircraft with N79CM · 1

The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. N79CM is registered now to the first aircraft listed.

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