C-GIWM - 1977 Cessna R172K Aircraft Registration

C172

1977 Cessna R172K

Aircraft Description

C-GIWM is a 1977 Cessna R172K, a single-engine aircraft registered to Bella Coola Air LTD in Campbell River, British Columbia. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C05C11 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. C-GIWM was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 49.9598, -125.2850 on April 9, 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 80,538 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 C-GIWM. 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
1977
Manufacturer
Cessna
Model
R172K
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
Bella Coola Air Ltd
Address
17, 2000 Jubilee Parkway
City
Campbell River
State / Zip Code
British ColumbiaV9H1T5
Country
Canada

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
Mode S Code (Hex)
C05C11

Additional Details

Registration
C-GIWM
Serial Number
R1722436
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
Last Update Date
January 24, 2026
Unique ID

Last Known Position

Date
May 15, 2026 (UTC 18:11:26)
Airport
Latitude
50.045052
Longitude
-125.345838

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC