Aircraft Description
N96AK is a 1984 Cessna 207A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Renfro Michael W in Bethel, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 2, 1984. The registration certificate was issued on February 5, 2018. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-520-F engine producing 300 horsepower, N96AK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD59D7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N96AK was last updated on April 21, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Cessna 207, a stretched utility aircraft designed to bridge the gap between six-seat singles and expensive twin-engine transports, became a workhorse for air taxi operations worldwide. First flown on May 11, 1968, it was a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that could accommodate up to eight passengers or substantial cargo loads in its extended fuselage. Measuring 31 feet 9 inches in length with a Continental IO-520 engine producing 300 horsepower, the aircraft offered exceptional versatility for short-haul commercial operations. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas, from 1969 to 1984. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C07T.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N96AK. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 1998 | ANC98FA069 | Substantial | None | The failure of company maintenance personnel to properly install a wire bundle clamp; chafing, electrical arcing, and subsequent leaking of a fuel line, which resulted in an in-flight fire. A factor associated with the accident was company maintenance personnel's failure to discover a missing clamp during a 100 hour inspection. |
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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