Has N6979E been in an accident?

Yes. N6979E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N6979E?

N6979E is a 1960 Cessna 175A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 56479.

N6979E — 1960 Cessna 175A

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Aug 29, 2026

N6979E appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 56479
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 175A
Year: 1960
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor Go-300 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN12CA658Sep 25, 2012Spearfish, SDNo injuries
The pilot's delayed decision to abandon the landing attempt, which resulted in the airplane colliding with rising terrain.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1960 Cessna 175A).

Jan 8, 2018deregistered — Hall Widdoss & Co Inc

Frequently asked

Has N6979E been in an accident?: Yes. N6979E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N6979E?: N6979E is a 1960 Cessna 175A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 56479.

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