N79957 - 1969 Cessna 172K Aircraft Registration

C172

1969 CESSNA 172K

Aircraft Description

N79957 is a 1969 Cessna 172K, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Daniel Boone Flying Club INC in Boonville, MO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 15, 1969. The registration certificate was issued on November 2, 2005. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N79957 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AADC9B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N79957 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.9295, -92.6998 on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N79957 was last updated on July 7, 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 N79957. 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
1969
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172K
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 15, 1969
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 2, 2005

Registered Owner

Name
DANIEL BOONE FLYING CLUB INC
Address
20044 PEARRE LN
City
BOONVILLE
State / Zip Code
Missouri65233-2901
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52556233
Mode S Code (Hex)
AADC9B

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N79957
Serial Number
17258284
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
July 7, 2023
Unique ID
00305300

Last Known Position

Date
May 26, 2026 (UTC 19:30:16)
Airport
Latitude
38.953982
Longitude
-92.665894

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC