Flight Tracker
N185GS
1978 CESSNA A185F
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
3 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
PROMOTIVE LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
GLADE SPRINGS, VA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jul 29, 2024
Airworthiness Date
Jul 24, 1978
Expires
Jul 31, 2031
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
A185F
Year
1978
Serial Number
18503646
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

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A153E6
Mode S Code (Octal)
50251746

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.

Ownership History: 1 prior registration

RegistrantLocationCancelled
SIEGEL GEORGE H CLINTON, PA Jun 24, 1994

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Jul 21, 2024 Accident Substantial Rural Retreat, VA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

A loss of directional control during the landing roll.

NTSB ERA24LA312
Mar 17, 2012 Accident Substantial Fort Worth, TX
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusty wind conditions.

NTSB CEN12CA190
Jul 21, 1991 Accident Destroyed VERNON, OH
Injuries3 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

THE PILOT ROTATED THE AIRPLANE PREMATURELY AND CONTINUED THE CLIMB AT A DECK ANGLE THAT EVENTUALLY RESULTED IN A STALL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S COMPLACENCY, FAILURE TO DETERMINE THE AIRPLANE'S PERFORMANCE CAPABILITIES PRIOR TO TAKE OFF AND HE TOOK OFF UP HILL WITH A QUARTERING TAIL WIND.

NTSB NYC91LA173