Flight Tracker
N2231T
1968 CESSNA A185E
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
HEWITT DAVID E
Registrant Type
Co-Owned
Location
NEWCASTLE, ME
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Dec 7, 2021
Airworthiness Date
Jul 15, 1970
Expires
Dec 31, 2028
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
A185E
Year
1968
Serial Number
185-1383
Seats
6
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
125 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)
A1EEB3
Mode S Code (Octal)
50367263

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

Jul 15, 2020 Accident Substantial Rochester, IN
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in a ground loop.

NTSB CEN20CA285
May 26, 1984 Accident Substantial REFUGE COVE, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
NTSB SEA84LA120