Has N79910 been in an accident?

Yes. N79910 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2025.

What kind of aircraft is N79910?

N79910 is a 1969 Cessna 172K (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17258243.

N79910 — 1969 Cessna 172K

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026

N79910 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2025, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17258243
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

WPR25LA082Jan 23, 2025Columbia, CASerious

Registration timeline

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

May 4, 2025deregistered — Edwards Richard

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N79910 was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1969 Cessna 172K above.

until May 23, 1949Consolidated PBY-5A (s/n 500)

Frequently asked

Has N79910 been in an accident?: Yes. N79910 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2025.
What kind of aircraft is N79910?: N79910 is a 1969 Cessna 172K (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17258243.

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