Aircraft Description
N515N is a 1951 Cessna 170A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Aikens Susan R in Delta Junction, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 14, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on November 7, 2016. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N515N is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6752E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N515N was last updated on March 12, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Cessna 170, once the world's biggest selling and most widely produced light aircraft, revolutionized private aviation as an affordable four-seat tailwheel aircraft. First flown in February 1948, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane powered by a 145-horsepower Continental C-145 engine that could carry four occupants. With a maximum gross weight of 2,200 pounds and fuel capacity of up to 42 gallons, the aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C170.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N515N. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2004 | ANC04LA034 | Substantial | None | The pilot's delayed response in initiating an aborted takeoff, which resulted in an overrun and collision with a snowbank. |
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Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC