Flight Tracker
N3308S
1973 CESSNA A185F
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
SUTTON AIRCRAFT SALVAGE LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
PALMER, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jun 15, 2026
Airworthiness Date
Aug 27, 1973
Expires
Jun 30, 2033
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
A185F
Year
1973
Serial Number
18502267
Seats
6
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
127 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)
A39950
Mode S Code (Octal)
50714520

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

May 21, 2025 Accident Substantial Trapper Creek, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s improper flare while landing on glassy water, which resulted in a hard landing.

NTSB ANC25LA057
Oct 24, 2005 Accident Substantial Skwentna, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's selection of an unsuitable taxi area, which resulted in an encounter with a hidden obstruction, and an on-ground collision with trees while taxiing to takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were trees and a hidden obstruction.

NTSB ANC06CA008