Flight Tracker
N731TB
1978 CESSNA A188B
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Restricted
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
EASTERN FLYING SERVICE INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
MIDDLETOWN, DE
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Feb 13, 2021
Airworthiness Date
Mar 2, 1978
Expires
Feb 29, 2028
Approved Operations
Agriculture and Pest Control

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
A188B
Year
1978
Serial Number
18803133
Seats
1
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
108 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO 520 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
285 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)
A9D06D
Mode S Code (Octal)
52350155

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

Apr 15, 2021 Accident Substantial Dover, NC
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

A total loss of engine power due to a shift of a crankshaft main bearing, which resulted in a lack of lubrication and subsequent overheating and failure of the engine crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was the hard touchdown during the forced landing.

NTSB ERA21LA188