Aircraft Description
N42713 is a 1968 Cessna 182L, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Prater Bobby D in Grand Ledge, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 27, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on July 17, 2019. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N42713 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A51837 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N42713 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.8090, -85.0027 on June 8, 2026. The FAA registry record for N42713 was last updated on August 18, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Cessna 182 Skylane, one of general aviation's most enduring four-seat aircraft, has maintained continuous production for over six decades since its introduction in 1956. A high-wing, single-engine monoplane powered by a 230-horsepower Continental or Lycoming engine, the 182 seats four passengers and features tricycle landing gear for improved ground handling. With a gross weight of up to 3,100 pounds and service ceiling exceeding 19,000 feet, it was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas. AviatorDB tracks 80,402 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C182.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N42713. 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 (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2003 | CHI03LA169 | Substantial | Minor | The pilot's inadequate inflight decision, which resulted in a landing with a tailwind and an overrun of the runway. Factors contributing to the accident were the tailwind encountered on landing rollout, the variable, gusty winds encountered while in the traffic pattern, and the embankment. |
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Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC