Aircraft Description
N140R is a 1951 Cessna 305A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Plaster William L in Washington, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 14, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on June 15, 2024. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N140R is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0A427 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N140R was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.4133, -78.7262 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N140R was last updated on June 15, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Cessna Aircraft Company, now a subsidiary of Textron Aviation based in Wichita, Kansas, is one of the most prolific aircraft manufacturers in history. Known for iconic models like the Cessna 172 Skyhawk, the world's most-produced aircraft, Cessna has been building general aviation aircraft since 1927. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 305A model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N140R. 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.
Registered Owner
Powerplant & Avionics
NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2021 | CEN21LA448 | Substantial | None | The loss of control and ground loop due to the mechanical malfunction of the tailwheel lock. |
Additional Details
Last Known Position
Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC