Flight Tracker
N78BL
1977 CESSNA A185F
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including destroyed damage, 1 fatal injury. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
LAUKKA BRUCE L
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
WEST ROCKPORT, ME
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Sep 16, 2005
Airworthiness Date
Apr 9, 1977
Expires
Apr 30, 2028
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
A185F
Year
1977
Serial Number
18503324
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 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
285 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
AA8E51
Mode S Code (Octal)
52507121

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
- - -

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Jan 6, 1987 Accident Destroyed PALM CITY, FL
Injuries1 fatal
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 091
NTSB MIA87FA067