Flight Tracker
N5870M
1972 CESSNA 340
Fixed wing multi engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
MCDONALD BRIAN L
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
VAN ALSTYNE, TX
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Mar 20, 2024
Airworthiness Date
Jul 14, 2015
Expires
Mar 31, 2031
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
340
Year
1972
Serial Number
3400058
Seats
6
Engines
2
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
88 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
TCM CONT
Engine Model
TSIO 520 SER
Type
Reciprocating
Power
350 hp

Live Flight Status

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A7924D
Mode S Code (Octal)
51711115

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 9, 2017 Accident Substantial McKinney, TX
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The failure of the bell crank pivot bolt which resulted in the left main landing gear collapse. Contributing to the accident was the lack of landing gear inspections in accordance with the airplane manufacturer's maintenance manuals.

NTSB CEN17LA351