Flight Tracker
N79BF
2004 CESSNA 550
Fixed wing multi engine · Turbo-fan · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage, 3 fatal injuries. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
GOLD PENNY AVIATION LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
STAYTON, OR
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jan 9, 2026
Airworthiness Date
Aug 16, 2022
Expires
Jan 31, 2033
Approved Operations
Transport

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
550
Year
2004
Serial Number
550-1080
Seats
8
Engines
2
Max Weight
12,500 - 19,999 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
P&W CANADA
Engine Model
530A
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
4,000 lbf thrust

Live Flight Status

Checking live traffic…

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
AAB5CB
Mode S Code (Octal)
52532713

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.

Ownership History: 1 prior registration

RegistrantLocationCancelled
BELLANCA INC DALLESPORT, WA Jun 6, 2012

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Jun 11, 2011 Accident Substantial Ukiah, OR
Injuries3 fatal
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to conduct a visual flight rules flight over mountainous terrain into a region covered by clouds, which likely resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control.

NTSB WPR11FA256