Flight Tracker
N3979V
1948 CESSNA 170
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
WRIGHT STEVEN A
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
ODESSA, FL
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Feb 10, 2023
Airworthiness Date
Jun 1, 1956
Expires
Feb 28, 2030
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
170
Year
1948
Serial Number
18298
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
105 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C145 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
145 hp

Live Flight Status

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A4A071
Mode S Code (Octal)
51120161

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Oct 20, 2003 Accident Substantial San Diego, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to determine the security of his seat, and his failure to maintain directional control.

NTSB LAX04LA020