Aircraft Description
N143CA is a 2019 Textron Aviation INC 208B, a single-engine turbo-prop aircraft registered to Haugland Group Aviation LLC in Melville, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 23, 2019. The registration certificate was issued on June 23, 2020. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a P&w Canada PT6A-140 engine producing 867 horsepower, N143CA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0AE08 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N143CA was last tracked by AviatorDB near Waterbury Oxford Airport (KOXC) on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N143CA was last updated on January 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Cessna 208 Caravan, a pioneering single-engine turboprop utility aircraft, revolutionized commercial aviation by proving that single-engine aircraft could safely and economically transport up to 14 passengers or 3,500 pounds of cargo. First flown on December 9, 1982, it featured a high-wing configuration with fixed tricycle landing gear and a reliable Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turboprop engine. Measuring approximately 43 feet in length with a 52-foot wingspan, the Caravan became the world's first all-new production single-engine turboprop airliner. The aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas. AviatorDB tracks 4,073 Textron Aviation INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C208.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N143CA. 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.
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NTSB Accident History (2)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2024 | ERA24LA372 | Substantial | None | The pilot’s improper decision to rush his departure, which resulted in a rough water encounter and collision with the wake of a passing ferry boat. |
| Apr 26, 2021 | ERA21LA193 | Substantial | None | The pilot’s improper decision to conduct a low altitude flight and his failure to see and avoid powerlines. Contributing was the operator’s lack of safety guidance or a safety policy for low-altitude operations. |
The pilot’s improper decision to rush his departure, which resulted in a rough water encounter and collision with the wake of a passing ferry boat.
The pilot’s improper decision to conduct a low altitude flight and his failure to see and avoid powerlines. Contributing was the operator’s lack of safety guidance or a safety policy for low-altitude operations.
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Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC