Flight Tracker
N8702Z
1975 CESSNA A185F
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
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
Sep 15, 2018
Airworthiness Date
-
Expires
Sep 30, 2028
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
A185F
Year
1975
Serial Number
18502897
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)
ABF90C
Mode S Code (Octal)
52774414

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

Apr 12, 2018 Accident Substantial Sterling, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the approach to land due to the sun glare.

NTSB GAA18CA211
Feb 7, 2004 Accident Substantial FOWLER, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power due to an inadequate fuel supply. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.

NTSB LAX04CA117