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N20752
1976 CESSNA A185F
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
8 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
THOFT MATTHEW M
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
WASILLA, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Feb 5, 2013
Airworthiness Date
May 13, 1976
Expires
Feb 28, 2029
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
A185F
Year
1976
Serial Number
18503041
Seats
6
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
127 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
-
Engine Model
-
Type
Reciprocating
Power
-

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A1AF26
Mode S Code (Octal)
50327446

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

Aug 12, 2000 Accident Substantial BARROW, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor in the accident was a hidden obstruction, and soft terrain.

NTSB ANC00LA099
Aug 25, 1997 Accident Substantial BARROW, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a ground swerve and damage to the airplane. A factor relating to the accident was: the crosswind condition.

NTSB ANC97LA131
Aug 2, 1996 Accident Substantial WAINWRIGHT, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause

The pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll.

NTSB ANC96LA114
Oct 15, 1994 Accident Substantial KOTZEBUE, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause

A FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE DISTANCE FROM THE TERRAIN (SNOW BANK). FLAT LIGHTING AND LOW CONTRAST CONDITIONS WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.

NTSB ANC95LA003
Aug 14, 1993 Accident Substantial POINT BARROW, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

FUEL EXHAUSTION AS A RESULT OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S NOT REFUELING. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE OPERATOR/MANAGEMENT INADEQUATE FLIGHT FOLLOWING AND OPERATIONAL CONTROL OVER THE FLIGHT.

NTSB ANC93LA147
Nov 28, 1992 Accident Substantial POINT HOPE, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

THE FAILURE OF THE NO. TWO CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD DUE TO A SLIPPED (SPUN) MAIN CRANKSHAFT BEARING WHICH BLOCKED OFF THE OIL HOLE TO THE CONNECTING ROD. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ON WHICH TO PERFORM A FORCED LANDING.

NTSB ANC93LA016
May 3, 1992 Accident Substantial BARROW, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

THE IMPROPER USE OF THE FLT CONTROLS BY THE SECOND PILOT DURING LANDING ROLL. FACTORS RELATING TO THE MISHAP WERE THE ROUGH/UNEVEN SNOW COVERED TERRAIN.

NTSB ANC92LA067
Nov 22, 1988 Incident DEADHORSE, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
NTSB ANC89IA019