Flight Tracker
N5208G
1951 CESSNA 305A
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
SNIDER GARY L
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jul 8, 2005
Airworthiness Date
May 16, 1972
Expires
Jan 31, 2028
Approved Operations
Utility

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
305A
Year
1951
Serial Number
21936
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
99 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-470 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
230 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A68C65
Mode S Code (Octal)
51506145

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

Sep 3, 2004 Accident Substantial Lawrence, MA
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's inadvertent pickup of a banner towline with the airplanes main landing gear after encountering gusting wind conditions. A factor related to the accident was the gusting wind conditions.

NTSB NYC04CA202
Jul 7, 1990 Accident Substantial NEWBURYPORT, MA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES FOR LANDING WITH A BANNER STILL ATTACHED, CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE IMPROPER MODIFICATION OF BANNER RELEASE MECHANISM.

NTSB NYC90LA155