Has N79534 been in an accident?

Yes. N79534 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.

What kind of aircraft is N79534?

N79534 is a 1969 Cessna 172K (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17258157.

N79534 — 1969 Cessna 172K

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N79534 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17258157
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

CEN15LA024Oct 19, 2014Xenia, OHSerious
The failure of the seat track mechanism, which led the pilot to inadvertently apply aft yoke and lift his feet off the rudder pedals and resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff.

Registration timeline

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

Mar 6, 2018deregistered — Macair Aviation Llc

Frequently asked

Has N79534 been in an accident?: Yes. N79534 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
What kind of aircraft is N79534?: N79534 is a 1969 Cessna 172K (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17258157.

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