Flight Tracker
N9697Q
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
CALTAGIRONE PETER J
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
LEWES, DE
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jul 10, 2021
Airworthiness Date
Mar 13, 1979
Expires
Jul 31, 2028
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
A185F
Year
1979
Serial Number
18503788
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

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
AD80F1
Mode S Code (Octal)
53300361

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 7, 2023 Accident Substantial Homer, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain.

NTSB ANC23LA026