Flight Tracker
N79PK
1979 CESSNA A185F
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
BOTTTOMLEY WILLIAM K
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
WHITE SALMON, WA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Feb 2, 1999
Airworthiness Date
Dec 23, 1998
Expires
Aug 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
A185F
Year
1979
Serial Number
18503837
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)
AAB6FB
Mode S Code (Octal)
52533373

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

Mar 5, 1989 Accident Substantial BELLINGHAM, WA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR THE LOSS OF LIFT DUE TO ICE ACCUMULATION ON THE WINGS, HIS FAILURE TO CONTROL THE RATE OF DESCENT, AND POOR INFLIGHT DECISION MAKING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S FATIGUE.

NTSB SEA89LA054