Flight Tracker
N9823X
1961 CESSNA 185
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
3 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
TOP HAND INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
LAUREL, MT
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Feb 3, 2010
Airworthiness Date
Mar 31, 1961
Expires
Oct 31, 2029
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
185
Year
1961
Serial Number
185-0023
Seats
6
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
125 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
I0-470 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
260 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
ADB569
Mode S Code (Octal)
53332551

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 1, 1999 Accident Substantial DURANGO, CO
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and inadvertently allowing the airplane to ground loop. Factors were gusty crosswind conditions, pertinent crosswind information not made available by the manufacturer, and FAA's inadequate certification and approval of the airplane.

NTSB DEN99LA045
Jun 13, 1992 Accident Substantial DURANGO, CO
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

IMPROPER USE OF BRAKES. FACTORS WERE: POORLY PLANNED APPROACH AND EXCESSIVE LANDING SPEED.

NTSB DEN92LA058
Aug 6, 1989 Accident Substantial DURANGO, CO
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT. THE WIND CONDITION WAS CONSIDERED TO BE A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.

NTSB DEN89LA188