Aircraft Description
N5238H is a 2009 Cessna T182T, a single-engine turbo-prop aircraft registered to GALATIANS182 LLC in Kalispell, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 12, 2009. The registration certificate was issued on December 23, 2023. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming TIO-540-AK1A engine producing 235 horsepower, N5238H is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6978B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5238H was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.0035, -95.3482 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5238H was last updated on December 23, 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 80,556 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 N5238H. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 1997 | FTW97LA268 | Substantial | None | The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the student pilot becoming disoriented. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
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Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC