N88NG - 1977 Cessna 177RG Aircraft Registration

C77R

1977 CESSNA 177RG

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.

Model Year
1977
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
177RG
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C77R177RG Cardinal RG
Cruise Speed
120 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 13, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 11, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
BAKKE DALE W
Address
43992 304TH ST
City
YANKTON
State / Zip Code
South Dakota57078-5919
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-A1B6D
Horsepower
200 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53016257
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC1CAF

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N88NG
Serial Number
177RG1223
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00672535

Last Known Position

Date
February 14, 2026 (UTC 00:15:32)
Airport
Latitude
44.398824
Longitude
-103.357097

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC