Aircraft Description
N88NG is a 1977 Cessna 177RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bakke Dale W in Yankton, SD. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 13, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on May 11, 2012. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D engine producing 200 horsepower, N88NG is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC1CAF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N88NG was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 44.3988, -103.3571 on February 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N88NG was last updated on April 19, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Cessna 177 Cardinal was an ambitious four-seat general aviation aircraft designed to replace the popular Cessna 172 Skyhawk with modern features including a cantilever wing and all-flying stabilator. First flown in 1967 and introduced in 1968, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane that seated four occupants with improved visibility and comfort over its predecessor. Spanning over 35 feet with sleek aerodynamic lines, the Cardinal suffered from initial underpowering that hampered its commercial success. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company from 1968 to 1978, approximately 4,295 units were produced across all variants. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C177.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N88NG. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2013 | CEN13CA153 | Substantial | None | The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
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Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC