N8979X is not registered to an aircraft right now. The FAA files list 1 earlier registration of this number, shown below.
Earlier registrations of this number
| Canceled | Aircraft | Serial | Year | Exported to | Same airframe today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2010 | CESSNA 182D | 18253379 | 1961 |
NTSB accident and incident records
| Date | Place | Aircraft (as NTSB recorded it) | Damage | Highest injury | NTSB no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2008 | Orange Grove, TX | Cessna 182D | Substantial | Serious | DFW08LA226 |
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.