N1079M
1971 Cessna 172L Skyhawk
N1079M on the FAA register
Timeline
- 2030-04-30Registration expires (renewal due).
- 2020-04-07Certificate of registration issued as N1079M to the current registrant.
- 2019-07-16Accident at Grand Canyon, AZ; damage: substantial.
- 2007-04-07Accident at North Las Vegas, NV; damage: substantial.
- 1971-06-05Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal, utility)).
- 1952-05-15N1079M previously assigned to a Cessna T-50 (s/n 6696); cancelled.
About N1079M
N1079M is a 1971 Cessna 172L Skyhawk, serial number 17259802. The FAA register lists General Aviation LLC as the registrant in Henderson, Nevada. The current certificate of registration was issued on April 7, 2020 and expires on April 30, 2030.
The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Lycoming O-320 series engine and 4 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 115 knots and a range of about 417 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category (normal, utility), dated June 5, 1971.
N1079M has 2 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.
Published figures for the Cessna 172L Skyhawk type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.
Accident & incident history
Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records
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