Flight Tracker
N6230D
1979 CESSNA 172N
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
USDA APHIS WILDLIFE SERVICES
Registrant Type
Government
Location
CEDAR CITY, UT
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
May 26, 2011
Airworthiness Date
Apr 23, 1979
Expires
May 31, 2027
Approved Operations
Normal, Utility

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172N
Year
1979
Serial Number
17272648
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
105 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
180 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A823BE
Mode S Code (Octal)
52021676

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

Jun 8, 1991 Accident Substantial THERMAL, CA
Injuries2 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

THE PARTIAL FAILURE OF THE ENGINE/POWERPLANT FROM A WORN INTAKE VALVE AND THE FAILURE OF COMPANY/OPERATOR MANAGEMENT TO PERFORM AN OVERHAUL ON THE ENGINE WITHIN THE TIME FRAME RECOMMENDED BY THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER.

NTSB LAX91LA255