Has N7079Q been in an accident?

Yes. N7079Q appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N7079Q?

N7079Q is a 1972 Cessna 172L (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17260379.

N7079Q — 1972 Cessna 172L

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026

N7079Q appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17260379
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172L
Year: 1972
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA15CA106Jan 16, 2015New Castle, PANo injuries
Pilot's inadequate control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1972 Cessna 172L).

May 31, 2018deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N7079Q been in an accident?: Yes. N7079Q appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N7079Q?: N7079Q is a 1972 Cessna 172L (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17260379.

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