Aircraft Description
N5213G is a 1951 Cessna 305A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Simmons Aviation Services LLC in Pawcatuck, CT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 12, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on December 7, 2016. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N5213G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A68F6D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5213G was last updated on September 22, 2023. 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 N5213G. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 1998 | IAD99FA004 | Destroyed | Fatal | The glider pilot's failure to perform the emergency tow release and abort the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the glider pilot's improper decision to make repeated attempts to close the canopy in flight. |
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC