Flight Tracker
N185JF
1972 CESSNA A185E
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
BIRD DOG AIRCRAFT LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
BILLINGS, MT
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Mar 2, 2026
Airworthiness Date
Aug 7, 1972
Expires
Mar 31, 2033
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
A185E
Year
1972
Serial Number
18502073
Seats
6
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
125 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
-
Engine Model
-
Type
Reciprocating
Power
-

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)
A1540D
Mode S Code (Octal)
50252015

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

Jun 4, 2006 Accident Substantial Park Valley, UT
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

Incapacitation of the pilot secondary to a myocardial infarction. A ditch was a contributing factor.

NTSB SEA06LA110