Flight Tracker
N159MC
FAIRCHILD SA227-AC
Fixed wing multi engine · Turbo-prop · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
GAS/WILSON INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
TRAVERSE CITY, MI
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Dec 1, 2010
Airworthiness Date
Dec 8, 1988
Expires
Dec 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
FAIRCHILD
Model
SA227-AC
Year
-
Serial Number
AC-728B
Seats
12
Engines
2
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
AIRESEARCH
Engine Model
TPE331 SERIES
Type
Turbo-prop
Power
904 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)
A0ECB4
Mode S Code (Octal)
50166264

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

Dec 28, 1995 Incident BEMIDJI, MN
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause

inadequate maintenance installation and inspection of the elevator flight control system which led to restricted flight control elevator movement due to a loose bolt.

NTSB CHI96IA066
Sep 29, 1991 Accident Substantial ATLANTIC CITY, NJ
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

A FAILURE OF THE DOWN LOCK ROLLER BEARINGS OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR, AS THE RESULT OF AN IMPROPER MODIFICATION.

NTSB NYC91LA248