Flight Tracker
N85CF
1971 CESSNA A185E
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
SUTTON AIRCRAFT SALVAGE LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
PALMER, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Feb 28, 2017
Airworthiness Date
-
Expires
Feb 28, 2027
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
A185E
Year
1971
Serial Number
18501904
Seats
6
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
125 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
-
Engine Model
-
Type
Reciprocating
Power
-

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
ABA537
Mode S Code (Octal)
52722467

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

Jul 19, 2016 Accident Substantial Illiamna, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The overstress fracture of the left main landing (MLG) gear axle attachment bolts and the subsequent separation of the left MLG wheel, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to control the airplane.

NTSB ANC16LA046
Jun 20, 1998 Accident Substantial ANCHORAGE, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The rotation/slippage of the right main tire on the wheel rim, resulting in shearing of the tire tube valve stem, and subsequent tire deflation. Factors in the accident were oversize, tundra tires operated on a dry, asphalt runway surface.

NTSB ANC98LA082