Aircraft Description
N679ER is a 2021 Textron Aviation INC 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Embry Riddle Aeronautical University INC in Prescott, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 23, 2021. The registration certificate was issued on April 2, 2022. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N679ER is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8FD9B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N679ER was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.8041, -112.2592 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N679ER was last updated on July 28, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Textron Aviation, headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, operates the Beechcraft, Cessna, and Hawker brands. The company produces a full range of aircraft from single-engine pistons to midsize business jets, making it one of the broadest general aviation product lines in the world. AviatorDB tracks 4,101 Textron Aviation INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 172S model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N679ER. 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.
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NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2024 | WPR25LA032 | Substantial | None | The flight instructor’s failure to maintain clearance from a fence during taxi. Contributing to the accident was the low light conditions and obstacles adjacent to the deice bay. |
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Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC