Flight Tracker
N3579V
1948 CESSNA 140
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
GRESLIN MICHAEL D
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
SPEARFISH, SD
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
May 3, 2023
Airworthiness Date
May 16, 1956
Expires
May 31, 2030
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
140
Year
1948
Serial Number
14748
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
105 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C90 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
95 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A40275
Mode S Code (Octal)
51001165

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

Apr 21, 2000 Accident Substantial RED LODGE, MT
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

A high density altitude and inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Not attaining a proper climb rate, not maintaining a proper runway alignment, and gusting wind conditions were factors.

NTSB SEA00LA076
Jul 4, 1999 Accident Substantial SITKA, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions. Factors in the accident were a crosswind, and the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of airplane.

NTSB ANC99LA089