C-GPLN - 1972 Cessna 500 Aircraft Registration

C-GPLN is a 1972 Cessna 500, a twin-engine aircraft registered to Hawkeye Aviation Holdings LTD in Kelowna, British Columbia. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C06D70 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. C-GPLN was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 49.9269, -119.3738 on April 3, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 500 Citation I, America's first truly affordable business jet, democratized corporate aviation by offering jet performance at turboprop prices. First flown on September 15, 1969, it featured straight wings, twin Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D turbofan engines, and seating for up to eight passengers. With a maximum speed of 411 mph and range of 1,528 miles, the Citation I measured over 43 feet in length with a wing area of 278.5 square feet. Built by Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas, it launched the world's most successful business jet family. AviatorDB tracks 80,538 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C500.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving C-GPLN. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.