Aircraft Description
N9944V is a 1966 Cessna 180H, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hinkes Michael T in Fairbanks, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 12, 1966. The registration certificate was issued on September 7, 2016. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N9944V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADE477 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9944V was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 64.8151, -147.8560 on July 20, 2025. The FAA registry record for N9944V was last updated on September 2, 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 N9944V. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 1989 | ANC89LA077 | Substantial | Serious | FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO SELECT A SUITABLE LANDING AREA. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: ROUGH WATER CONDITIONS, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS MAKE AND MODEL OF AIRCRAFT. |
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Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC