Flight Tracker
N4596U
1979 CESSNA U206G
Fixed wing single engine · Turbo-shaft · Restricted
3 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
RUSTAIR INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
ANCHORAGE, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jun 9, 2011
Airworthiness Date
May 4, 1993
Expires
Jun 30, 2027
Approved Operations
Other

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
U206G
Year
1979
Serial Number
U20604990
Seats
6
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
132 kt
Type Certificate
A4CE

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO 520 SERIES
Type
Turbo-shaft
Power
285 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A596C8
Mode S Code (Octal)
51313310

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
CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO WICHITA, KS May 25, 1964

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

May 23, 2016 Accident Substantial Chinita Bay, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi, resulting in a tail strike and aft fuselage substantial damage.

NTSB GAA16CA272
Jun 30, 2010 Accident Substantial Iliamna, AK
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause

The total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a fractured crankshaft.

NTSB ANC10LA056
Aug 2, 1995 Accident Substantial SKWENTNA, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER HANDLING OF THE AIRCRAFT (PROLONGED YAWING MANEUVER DURING STEP TAXI TURN), WHICH RESULTED IN UNCOVERING OF THE FUEL TANK OUTLETS AND SUBSEQUENT FUEL STARVATION DURING TAKEOFF.

NTSB ANC95LA126