N9789G - 1973 Cessna 180J Aircraft Registration

C180

1973 CESSNA 180J

Aircraft Description

N9789G is a 1973 Cessna 180J, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wetherbee Steve R in Pollock, SD. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 27, 2002. The registration certificate was issued on February 15, 2025. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor O 470R engine producing 230 horsepower, N9789G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADA4F7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9789G was last updated on February 15, 2025. 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 N9789G. 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
1973
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180J
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C180180 Skywagon 180
Cruise Speed
120 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 27, 2002
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 15, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
WETHERBEE STEVE R
Address
PO BOX 207
City
POLLOCK
State / Zip Code
South Dakota57648-0207
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O 470R
Horsepower
230 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53322367
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADA4F7

Additional Details

Registration
N9789G
Serial Number
180-52289
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
February 29, 2032
Last Action Date
February 15, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00008759

Data Source

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

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