N17YC is a Zaklad Szybowcowy Jezow PW-6U (glider) with serial number 78.04.06, registered in Truckee, CA. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Jan 31, 2030; the renewal window opens on Jul 31, 2029. It is one of 6 PW-6U aircraft in the FAA registry, 1 of them registered in California. The NTSB accident database lists one record for this airframe since 2008, the latest on Aug 7, 2026.
Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2030
- Registrant type
- Corporation
- Registered owner
- TRUCKEE TAHOE SOARING ASSOC
- Location
- Truckee, CA
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- Reno FSDO (RNO FSDO) · (775) 858-7700
- Certificate issued
- Jan 2, 2020
- Last FAA action
- Sep 30, 2023
- Mode S code (hex)
- A118FD
- Mode S code (octal)
- 50214375
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- ZAKLAD SZYBOWCOWY JEZOW
- Model
- PW-6U
- Serial number
- 78.04.06
- Aircraft type
- Glider
- Engine type
- None
- Engines / seats
- - / 1
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
Public airports near Truckee
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truckee-Tahoe Truckee, CA | KTRK | 4 mi | Towered | 100LL, A, A+ |
| Sierraville Dearwater Sierraville, CA | O79 | 18 mi | Non-towered | - |
| Reno/Tahoe International Reno, NV | KRNO | 25 mi | Towered | 100LL, A1+ |
Straight-line distance from the registration city, from the FAA airport directory (NASR). The registry does not say where an aircraft is based.
Earlier registrations of this number
| Canceled | Aircraft | Serial | Year | Exported to | Same airframe today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2003 | AGUSTA SPA A119 | 14031 | ITALY |
NTSB accident and incident records
| Date | Place | Aircraft (as NTSB recorded it) | Damage | Highest injury | NTSB no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Floriston, CA | PW-6U this airframe | Substantial | None | WPR26LA300 |
From the NTSB aviation accident database (events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026), matched by N-number. An N-number can move between aircraft, so each row is checked against the serial number on the current registration.