N79012
1968 Cessna 172 Skyhawk
N79012 on the FAA register
Timeline
- 2028-02-29Registration expires (renewal due).
- 2021-02-10Certificate of registration issued as N79012 to the current registrant.
- 1971-02-15Accident at Daggett,Calif, 05; damage: substantial.
- 1969-03-20Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal, utility)).
- 1968Manufactured (1968).
- 1960-05-09N79012 previously assigned to a Douglas C54A-DC (s/n 10274); cancelled.
About N79012
N79012 is a 1968 Cessna 172 Skyhawk (FAA model 172K), serial number 17257809. It is registered to co-owners in Eagle River, Alaska. The current certificate of registration was issued on February 10, 2021 and expires on February 29, 2028.
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 124 knots and a range of about 517 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category (normal, utility), dated March 20, 1969.
N79012 has 1 accident/incident record on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.
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Accident & incident history
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