N9979G — 1971 Cessna 188A
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 29, 2026
N9979G appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 29, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 18800779
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
- Model
- 188A
- Year
- 1971
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor O 470r
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Steinke Matthew R — Gibson, IA
Accident & incident history
The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons due to the pilot not making the airplane or engine available for examination, which resulted in a forced landing and an impact with terrain.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1971 Cessna 188A).
- May 17, 2023registered — Steinke Matthew R
Frequently asked
- Has N9979G been in an accident?
- Yes. N9979G appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
- What kind of aircraft is N9979G?
- N9979G is a 1971 Cessna 188A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18800779.
- Who is N9979G registered to?
- N9979G is registered to Steinke Matthew R of Gibson, IA. Registration status: active.
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