Flight Tracker
N4855C
1975 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
FOSS JAMES K
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
ANCHORAGE, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Dec 14, 2022
Airworthiness Date
Jan 15, 1975
Expires
Dec 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
A185F
Year
1975
Serial Number
18502623
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)
A5FE36
Mode S Code (Octal)
51377066

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

Mar 27, 1997 Accident Substantial CHUGIAK, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's improper installation of the main landing gear wheel penetration skis, which allowed the skis to rotate to a vertical position in flight and subsequently separate during landing.

NTSB ANC97LA040