Flight Tracker
N72BD
CESSNA 305A
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
HEIDORF THOMAS H
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
POWELL, TX
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Aug 25, 2023
Airworthiness Date
Feb 23, 1972
Expires
Aug 31, 2030
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
305A
Year
-
Serial Number
21655
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
99 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Type
Reciprocating
Power
-

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)
A9A150
Mode S Code (Octal)
52320520

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.

Ownership History: 1 prior registration

RegistrantLocationCancelled
MCDOWELL PAUL G WHEATON, IL Oct 19, 1981

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Jul 29, 2017 Accident Substantial Eagle Lake, TX
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing in variable wind conditions.

NTSB GAA17CA460