Flight Tracker
N257BW
1981 CESSNA 550
Fixed wing multi engine · Turbo-fan · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage, 7 fatal injuries. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
GB AVIATION LEASING LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
MOORESVILLE, NC
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Mar 25, 2025
Airworthiness Date
May 13, 1999
Expires
Mar 31, 2032
Approved Operations
Transport

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
550
Year
1981
Serial Number
5500283
Seats
8
Engines
2
Max Weight
12,500 - 19,999 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
P&W CANADA
Engine Model
JT15D-1
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
2,200 lbf thrust

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A271AD
Mode S Code (Octal)
50470655

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

Dec 18, 2025 Accident Substantial Statesville, NC
Injuries7 fatal
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 091
NTSB WPR26MA063