N4789G - 1979 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1979 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N4789G is a 1979 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Crossflot Aviation INC in Shepherdstown, WV. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 28, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on August 13, 2007. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5E26C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N4789G was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.2638, -78.8964 on July 25, 2025. The FAA registry record for N4789G was last updated on November 2, 2023. 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 N4789G. 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
1979
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172N
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 28, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 13, 2007

Registered Owner

Name
CROSSFLOT AVIATION INC
Address
1835 RIVER RD
City
SHEPHERDSTOWN
State / Zip Code
West Virginia25443-5064
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51361154
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5E26C

Additional Details

Registration
N4789G
Serial Number
17273343
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
November 2, 2023
Last Update Date
November 2, 2023
Unique ID
00280095

Last Known Position

Date
July 25, 2025 (UTC 15:31:00)
Airport
Latitude
38.263802
Longitude
-78.8964

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

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