N5259E - 1959 Cessna 180B Aircraft Registration

C180

1959 CESSNA 180B

Aircraft Description

N5259E is a 1959 Cessna 180B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cole Charles in Las Vegas, NV. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 17, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on April 14, 2012. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N5259E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A69F19 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5259E was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.8132, -114.6695 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5259E was last updated on May 5, 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 N5259E. 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
1959
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180B
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
June 17, 1959
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 14, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
COLE CHARLES
Address
4115 TYROL WAY
City
LAS VEGAS
State / Zip Code
Nevada89124-9207
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)
51517431
Mode S Code (Hex)
A69F19

Additional Details

Registration
N5259E
Serial Number
50559
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00822505

Last Known Position

Date
March 24, 2026 (UTC 16:03:52)
Airport
Latitude
35.813187
Longitude
-114.669456

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC