Flight Tracker
N8288G
1973 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
FORD FLYING SERVICE INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
DOERUN, GA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Mar 12, 2026
Airworthiness Date
May 29, 1973
Expires
Mar 31, 2033
Approved Operations
Agriculture and Pest Control

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
A188B
Year
1973
Serial Number
18801287
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

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
AB520A
Mode S Code (Octal)
52651012

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

May 23, 2026 Accident Substantial Doerun, GA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
NTSB ERA26LA216