Flight Tracker
N2785K
1979 CESSNA 180K
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
3 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
PONTIAC FLYING LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
PONTIAC, IL
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jun 26, 2021
Airworthiness Date
May 1, 1979
Expires
Jun 30, 2028
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180K
Year
1979
Serial Number
18053067
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
114 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-470 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
230 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)
A2C745
Mode S Code (Octal)
50543505

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.

Ownership History: 1 prior registration

RegistrantLocationCancelled
MCCLENAHAN JULIAN A VENANGO, NE Mar 29, 1948

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Mar 27, 2026 Accident Substantial Beloit, KS
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing with a quartering headwind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s runway selection based on the variable and gusting wind conditions.

NTSB CEN26LA150
Jun 26, 2010 Accident Substantial Cahokia, IL
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The fatigue failure of the axle's attaching bolts during landing.

NTSB CEN10CA358
May 10, 2000 Accident Substantial ANCHORAGE, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's inadvertent ground loop/swerve during landing.

NTSB ANC00LA057