Has N79438 been in an accident?

Yes. N79438 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.

What kind of aircraft is N79438?

N79438 is a 1969 Cessna 172K (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17258087.

Has N79438 been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N79438 (ERA14FA428) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N79438 — 1969 Cessna 172K

Deregistered

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

N79438 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17258087
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172K
Year: 1969
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA14FA428Sep 8, 2014Selkirk, NYFatal · 2 fatal
A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1969 Cessna 172K).

Mar 8, 2018deregistered — Glenmont Aero

Frequently asked

Has N79438 been in an accident?: Yes. N79438 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
What kind of aircraft is N79438?: N79438 is a 1969 Cessna 172K (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17258087.
Has N79438 been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N79438 (ERA14FA428) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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