Has N7879N been in an accident?

Yes. N7879N appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.

What kind of aircraft is N7879N?

N7879N is a 1967 Cessna R172E (fixed wing single-engine), serial number R172-0270.

N7879N — 1967 Cessna R172E

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 24, 2026

N7879N appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2019, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 24, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: R172-0270
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: R172E
Year: 1967
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor Io-360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN19LA107Mar 23, 2019Loveland, COSerious
An inflight loss of control on landing approach due to encountering a down-draft, and the pilot's failure to take timely action to abandon the approach and perform a go-around.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1967 Cessna R172E).

Jan 8, 2022deregistered — United States Air Force Owner

Frequently asked

Has N7879N been in an accident?: Yes. N7879N appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.
What kind of aircraft is N7879N?: N7879N is a 1967 Cessna R172E (fixed wing single-engine), serial number R172-0270.

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