Flight Tracker
N72122
1946 CESSNA 140
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
SYKES GREGORY L
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
PENN VALLEY, CA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jan 28, 2020
Airworthiness Date
Jun 12, 1956
Expires
Jan 31, 2027
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
140
Year
1946
Serial Number
9289
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
105 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
85 hp

Live Flight Status

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

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A9A9FC
Mode S Code (Octal)
52324774

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 21, 1990 Accident Substantial CHICO, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

THE PILOT IMPROPERLY LEVELED OFF, FAILED TO CORRECT THE ENSUING PORPOISE, TOOK IMPROPER REMEDIAL ACTION, AND IMPROPERLY USED THE RUDDER AND NORMAL BRAKES.

NTSB LAX90LA224