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Former club aircraft · 1973–1975

VH-KUY — Cessna 172K Skyhawk

Cessna 172K Skyhawk operated by the University Flying Club from 1973–1975.

VH-KUY at Perth's Jandakot airport in December 1969
Source: http://www.edcoatescollection.com/
Date Type Registration Manufacturer’s Serial Number Previous registrations Date officially registered to UFC Date UFC registration officially ended
24-Feb-74 Cessna 172K Skyhawk VH-KUY 17258226 N79891 26.6.1973 2.4.1975

Full aircraft history

  • 7.11.1969: First Registered to Simpson Aviation Pty Ltd, Jandakot Airport, WA
  • 26.6.1973: Registered to University Flying Club (Inc)
  • 7.12.1973: Minor damage near Narrogin WA during flight training – Pilot became lost, landed in field, lost directional control and aircraft struck a fence.
  • 30.4.1974: Substantial damage at Narrogin, WA during private flight – Evidence indicated aircraft struck another parked aircraft (VH-CFC Beech V35 Bonanza) while taxying, but pilot denied this.
  • 2.4.1975: Registered to Westralian Aviation (Services) Pty Ltd, Jandakot Airport, WA
  • 24.11.1975: Registered to Colin E Kinch, Mullewa, WA
  • 17.12.1976: Registered to Rossair Pty Ltd, Parafield Airport, SA
  • 2.8.1977: Registered to Warren P Fargher, Blinman, SA
  • 10.1.1978: Minor damage at Wirreapa, SA – Aircraft damaged by willy-willy
  • 18.3.1981: Registered to Oratunga & Partners, Blinman, SA
  • 4.12.1984: Minor damage during charter flight at Brewarrina, NSW – landing was abandoned
  • 28.1.2000: Registered to Ian M Fargher, Blinman, SA
  • STILL CURRENT IN 2013

Registration details sourced from the Australian register via AviationWA (aviationwa.org.au), thanks to David Eyre. Events listed include the aircraft’s full life, not only its time with UFC.