Flight Tracker
N3946Q
1973 CESSNA A185F
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
SWIHART MATTHEW
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
HOOD RIVER, OR
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Apr 22, 2020
Airworthiness Date
May 16, 1973
Expires
Apr 30, 2030
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
A185F
Year
1973
Serial Number
18502213
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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Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A494DE
Mode S Code (Octal)
51112336

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

Aug 31, 2012 Accident Substantial Gerlach, NV
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.

NTSB WPR12CA381