Flight Tracker
N98SW
1976 CESSNA 177RG
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
GANKAS CHRISTOPHER
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
VENTURA, CA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jul 31, 2014
Airworthiness Date
Dec 15, 1976
Expires
Jul 31, 2027
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
177RG
Year
1976
Serial Number
177RG1090
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
120 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-A1B6D
Type
Reciprocating
Power
200 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)
ADAA70
Mode S Code (Octal)
53325160

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 5, 2020 Accident Substantial Santa Paula, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to ensure adequate fuel onboard for the planned flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

NTSB WPR20LA117