C-GZLU - 1977 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

NC-GZLU is a 1977 Cessna 172N, a single-engine aircraft registered to Airborne Energy Solutions Inc. in Calgary, Alberta. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C087DF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. 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 identified 1 NTSB accident or incident report involving NC-GZLU. The most recent event occurred on September 18, 2022 near Shaunavon, OF. The most recent event was classified as fatl by the NTSB. 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.