N979DA - 2006 Diamond Aircraft Ind INC DA20-C1 Aircraft Registration
DA202006 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA20-C1
Aircraft Description
N979DA is a 2006 Diamond Aircraft Ind INC DA20-C1, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cae Doss Aviation INC in Pueblo, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 15, 2021. The registration certificate was issued on June 8, 2021. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-240-B engine producing 125 horsepower, N979DA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADA560 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N979DA was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 30.4375, -87.1664 on March 17, 2026. The FAA registry record for N979DA was last updated on May 19, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Diamond DV-20 Katana revolutionized flight training as one of the first all-composite aircraft designed specifically for flight schools, offering unprecedented durability and low maintenance costs. First flown in 1991, it was a low-wing, two-seat trainer powered initially by an 80-horsepower Rotax 912 engine. With a 36-foot wingspan and composite construction that eliminated corrosion concerns, the Katana could cruise at 135 knots with a range of 547 nautical miles. Manufactured by Diamond Aircraft Industries of Austria and Canada, it has remained in continuous production for over three decades. AviatorDB tracks 1,510 Diamond Aircraft Ind INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is DV20.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N979DA. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2019 | GAA19CA490 | Substantial | None | The student pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading during an attempted aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion onto rough terrain. |
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Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC