N78DK is not assigned to an aircraft right now: the number is reserved in the FAA registry. The FAA files list 3 earlier registrations of this number, shown below.
Reserved N-number
- Reservation
- Reserved - renewal notice sent
- Reserved on
- Aug 14, 2023
- Reservation expires
- Jun 14, 2026
Earlier registrations of this number
| Canceled | Aircraft | Serial | Year | Exported to | Same airframe today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2013 | RAINBOW AIRCRAFT PTY LTD COBRA | C-078 | 2005 | ||
| Nov 7, 2003 | AERO COMMANDER 500-B | 1109-64 | SENEGAL | ||
| Aug 23, 1982 | CESSNA 310R | 310R0263 |
NTSB accident and incident records
| Date | Place | Aircraft (as NTSB recorded it) | Damage | Highest injury | NTSB no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2013 | Camden, SC | Rainbow Aircraft Pty Ltd COBRA | Substantial | Minor | ERA13CA161 |
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.