Flight Tracker
N6497E
1980 CESSNA A185F
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
PEOPLES MIKE
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
ROCKWALL, TX
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Feb 6, 2026
Airworthiness Date
Mar 31, 1980
Expires
Feb 28, 2033
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
A185F
Year
1980
Serial Number
18504050
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)
A889FC
Mode S Code (Octal)
52104774

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 26, 2007 Accident Substantial Lexington, OR
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve.

NTSB SEA07CA274
Jun 26, 2003 Accident Substantial Lexington, OR
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. A partially deflated tire and soft terrain were factors.

NTSB SEA03LA122