Aircraft Description
N9979G is a 1971 Cessna 188A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Steinke Matthew R in Gibson, IA. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 12, 2015. The registration certificate was issued on May 17, 2023. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor O 470R engine producing 230 horsepower, N9979G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADF03E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9979G was last updated on May 17, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Cessna 188 AgWagon was the first purpose-built agricultural aircraft designed specifically for crop dusting and spraying operations, transforming aerial application from makeshift conversions to professional equipment. First flown on February 19, 1965, it was a low-wing monoplane powered by Continental piston engines ranging from 230 to 310 horsepower, equipped with chemical hoppers holding 200 to 280 gallons. Spanning nearly two decades of production, 3,976 aircraft were manufactured across four variants by Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C188.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N9979G. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2016 | GAA16CA393 | Substantial | None | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons due to the pilot not making the airplane or engine available for examination, which resulted in a forced landing and an impact with terrain. |
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Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC