Flight Tracker
N72657
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
HOWARD AUSTIN
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
BLOOMFIELD, CT
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
May 20, 2026
Airworthiness Date
May 6, 1956
Expires
May 31, 2033
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
140
Year
1946
Serial Number
9833
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

Checking live traffic…

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

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A9BCFD
Mode S Code (Octal)
52336375

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 1, 1998 Accident Substantial MADISON, CT
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue the landing and his delayed go-around attempt. A factor in this accident was the pilot's diverted attention.

NTSB NYC98LA120