Aircraft Description
N6979C is a North American AT-6D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to California Warbirds INC in Hollister, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 15, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on November 3, 1986. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a P&w R1340 SERIES engine producing 600 horsepower, N6979C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9484D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6979C was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.8933, -121.4100 on April 6, 2025. The FAA registry record for N6979C was last updated on June 16, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
North American is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 1,317 North American aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the AT-6D model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N6979C. 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.
Registered Owner
Powerplant & Avionics
NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 1999 | LAX99LA158 | Substantial | None | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC