N4661A - 1956 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1956 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N4661A is a 1956 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Olson Eric T in Hudson, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 29, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on August 6, 2021. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N4661A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5B261 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N4661A was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 44.9337, -92.9483 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N4661A was last updated on June 3, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 180 Skywagon stands as general aviation's most successful tailwheel aircraft, defining the bush flying category for three decades. First flying in 1952, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane powered by a Continental O-470 engine that could carry four to six occupants or equivalent cargo. With its 36-foot wingspan and distinctive conventional landing gear, the 180 proved ideally suited for operations from unpaved airstrips. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company, it became the benchmark for backcountry aviation worldwide. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C180.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N4661A. 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.

Model Year
1956
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C180180 Skywagon 180
Cruise Speed
121 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 29, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 6, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
OLSON ERIC T
Address
504 LITTLE ORCHARD RD
City
HUDSON
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin54016-8052
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-470 SERIES
Horsepower
230 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51331141
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5B261

Additional Details

Registration
N4661A
Serial Number
32258
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00743264

Last Known Position

Date
May 13, 2026 (UTC 13:42:56)
Airport
Latitude
44.930451
Longitude
-93.057733

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC