Flight Tracker
N185FF
1978 CESSNA A185F
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
SCHMITZ ARLAN
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
PORTALES, NM
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jun 14, 2016
Airworthiness Date
Mar 6, 2002
Expires
Jun 30, 2029
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
A185F
Year
1978
Serial Number
18503665
Seats
6
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
127 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO 520 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
285 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)
A153C2
Mode S Code (Octal)
50251702

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

May 31, 2017 Accident Substantial Clovis, NM
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions.

NTSB GAA17CA313