Flight Tracker
N1988L
BEECH C23
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
PORTAL PLANES LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
KNOXVILLE, TN
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Nov 16, 2020
Airworthiness Date
Oct 1, 1976
Expires
Nov 30, 2027
Approved Operations
Normal, Utility

Airframe

Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
C23
Year
-
Serial Number
M-1842
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
116 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O&VO-360 SER
Type
Reciprocating
Power
180 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)
A1895E
Mode S Code (Octal)
50304536

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

Feb 12, 2026 Accident Substantial Knoxville, TN
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a ditch.

NTSB ERA26LA128