Flight Tracker
N9979G
1971 CESSNA 188A
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Restricted
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
STEINKE MATTHEW R
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
GIBSON, IA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
May 17, 2023
Airworthiness Date
May 12, 2015
Expires
May 31, 2030
Approved Operations
Agriculture and Pest Control

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
188A
Year
1971
Serial Number
18800779
Seats
1
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
96 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O 470R
Type
Reciprocating
Power
230 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)
ADF03E
Mode S Code (Octal)
53370076

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

Jul 25, 2016 Accident Substantial What Cheer, IA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

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.

NTSB GAA16CA393