Flight Tracker
N6479X
1961 CESSNA 180D
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
SUTTON AIRCRAFT SALVAGE LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
PALMER, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Nov 15, 2016
Airworthiness Date
Jan 13, 1961
Expires
Nov 30, 2029
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180D
Year
1961
Serial Number
18050979
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
121 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-470 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
230 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)
A882E5
Mode S Code (Octal)
52101345

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

May 3, 2016 Accident Substantial Naknek, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The overstress fracture and subsequent separation of the left main landing gear axle due to a hard landing, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control of the airplane.

NTSB ANC16LA024