C-GHEK - 1966 Cessna 172G Aircraft Registration

C172

1966 Cessna 172G

Aircraft Description

NC-GHEK is a 1966 Cessna 172G, a single-engine aircraft registered to Carman Benson Milligan in Gananoque, Ontario. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C05797 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. NC-GHEK was last tracked by AviatorDB near Burlington Executive Airpark (CZBA) on March 22, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk stands as the most successful aircraft in general aviation history and holds the record as the longest-produced aircraft design ever manufactured. First flown in June 1955, it is a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seats four occupants and features tricycle landing gear for enhanced stability. With a wingspan of 36 feet and a maximum range of 515 nautical miles, the aircraft has been produced continuously since 1956 with only brief interruptions. Manufactured originally by Cessna Aircraft Company, now part of Textron Aviation, total production exceeds 44,000 units. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C172.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving NC-GHEK. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1966
Manufacturer
Cessna
Model
172G
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
Carman Benson Milligan
Address
97 Willowbank Road West
City
Gananoque
State / Zip Code
OntarioK7G2V5
Country
Canada

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
Mode S Code (Hex)
C05797

Additional Details

Registration
C-GHEK
Serial Number
17254644
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
Last Update Date
January 24, 2026
Unique ID

Last Known Position

Date
April 4, 2026 (UTC 04:22:33)
Airport
Latitude
43.442093
Longitude
-79.849639

Data Source

Data provided by Transport Canada. Contact the agency directly for more information.

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC