Has N84279 been in an accident?

Yes. N84279 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N84279?

N84279 is a 1969 Cessna 172K (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17258406.

N84279 — 1969 Cessna 172K

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N84279 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17258406
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

CEN12CA422Jul 4, 2012Greers Ferry, ARNo injuries
The pilot’s failure to maintain a positive rate of climb while taking off with a high density altitude.

Registration timeline

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

Jan 9, 2018deregistered — Malone Clyde B

Frequently asked

Has N84279 been in an accident?: Yes. N84279 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N84279?: N84279 is a 1969 Cessna 172K (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17258406.

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