Flight Tracker
N9540
1952 BEECH 3NM
Fixed wing multi engine · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
HARDIN DONALD R
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
SAINT HELENA, CA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Feb 12, 2016
Airworthiness Date
Apr 24, 1973
Expires
Feb 28, 2029
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
3NM
Year
1952
Serial Number
CA-244
Seats
10
Engines
2
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
153 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
P&W
Engine Model
R-985 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
450 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
AD45DB
Mode S Code (Octal)
53242733

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 12, 2012 Accident Substantial Pope Valley, CA
Injuries3 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

A loss of power in one engine during takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing in a vineyard. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined from the available evidence.

NTSB WPR12LA201
Oct 16, 1984 Accident Substantial SELAWIK, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
NTSB ANC85LA006