Flight Tracker
N7574N
1981 CESSNA A185F
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
3 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage, 1 fatal injury. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
FLOAT PLANE SERVICES LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Mar 9, 2026
Airworthiness Date
Oct 8, 1991
Expires
Mar 31, 2033
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
A185F
Year
1981
Serial Number
18504326
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-D
Type
Reciprocating
Power
300 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
AA36FB
Mode S Code (Octal)
52433373

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

Feb 15, 2026 Accident Substantial Everglades City, FL
Injuries1 fatal, 1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
NTSB ERA26FA115
Sep 6, 2021 Accident Substantial Kingsley, IA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of an unsecured fuel bladder, which reduced the fuel capacity of the affected tank.

NTSB CEN21LA406
Jan 29, 2006 Accident Substantial Pembroke, MA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent impact with trees. A factor was the soft runway as reported by the pilot.

NTSB NYC06CA065