Flight Tracker
N9855X
1961 CESSNA 185
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Multiple
3 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
MCGEE JACOB QUINTON
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
KING SALMON, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jan 23, 2021
Airworthiness Date
Aug 31, 1995
Expires
Jan 31, 2028
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
185
Year
1961
Serial Number
1850055
Seats
6
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
125 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)
ADC0D4
Mode S Code (Octal)
53340324

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

Aug 4, 2023 Accident Substantial Iliamna, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The passenger’s inadvertent application of brakes during landing that resulted in a nose over.

NTSB ANC23LA059
Jun 9, 1998 Accident Substantial CHICKALOON, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause

The pilot's inadvertent activation of the fuel boost pump selector switch during final approach, which resulted in an overly rich mixture and subsequent loss of engine power.

NTSB ANC98LA067
Jul 23, 1997 Accident Substantial TALKEETNA, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause

The pilots failure to maintain terrain clearance during the downslope, downwind, high altitude, takeoff. Factors were the snow and lighting conditions, and the tailwind takeoff.

NTSB ANC97LA110