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specter177.bsky.social
Oh geez, I saw this Skywagon at a fly-in like 2 weeks before this crash.
*** Final Report *** N186X Cessna 185A Ilwaco Washington 27 SEP 2025 1 No Injury Pilot Flight Time: 28600 hours (Total, all aircraft), 113.4 hours (Total, this make and model) The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that about 2 miles east of the destination airport the engine began to run rough. He elected to make a precautionary landing to an open field, while on approach to land, the engine lost all power. During the landing roll the airplane impacted a ditch, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. Postaccident examination of the airplane by the pilot revealed that the fuel tanks contained no usable fuel. The pilot stated that during his preflight inspection, he did not visually verify the fuel levels in the fuel tanks and relied on the fuel analyzer. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Probable Cause and Findings: The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. An unpainted Cessna 185 Skywagon resting on its belly in tall grass. An unpainted Cessna 185 Skywagon resting on its belly in tall grass.
November 14, 2025 at 11:17 PM
bradanlane.bsky.social
Big Red weighs about 42lbs. Traction is the primary issue.

On a grassy incline, the tracks started to slip when loading with the tailwheel of a small airplane. The tailwheel down force was approx 75lbs and the total aircraft weight was 1300lbs. (On flat concrete or asphalt it was fine).
December 6, 2025 at 1:45 PM
specter177.bsky.social
I don't remember what my initial insurance requirements were, but I had 15+ in type before I bought mine thanks to a friend that let me fly his to Oshkosh and around Michigan for some reason. My open pilot policy is 25 in type/100 tailwheel/500 total.
August 26, 2024 at 1:50 AM
kx1t-test.bsky.social
#ICAO: #A3D9F0
Owner: #TOTAL TAILWHEEL
Flt: #N3472C #C170
Time: 2026-01-21 14:02:42 EST
Min Alt: 3075 ft
Min Dist: 3.1 nm (-175° S)
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January 21, 2026 at 7:12 PM
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1948 Cessna 170 For Auction in the USA (N3835V)

This classic tailwheel Cessna 170 combines vintage character with dependable performance. With 5,210 hours total time, 939 SMOH, ADS-B Out and a fresh annual completed in July 2026, it's ready for its next owner.

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1948 Cessna 170 For Sale at Auction (N3835V)
Aircraft with 5210 total time, 939 SMOH, 861 lbs useful load, ADS-B, Continental O-300-A engine and annual performed July 2026.
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July 27, 2026 at 2:44 PM
abovebelmont.bsky.social
#ICAO: #A3D9F0
Owner: #TOTAL TAILWHEEL
Flt: #N3472C #C170
Time: 2026-01-21 13:57:35 EST
Min Alt: 5000 ft
Min Dist: 1.3 nm (-177° S)•airplanes•flightaware•faa
January 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM
kx1t-test.bsky.social
#ICAO: #A3D9F0
Owner: #TOTAL TAILWHEEL
Flt: #N3472C #C170 #
Time: 2026-01-19 12:14:14 EST
Min Alt: 825 ft
Min Dist: 0.91 nm (-84° W)
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January 19, 2026 at 5:25 PM
kx1t-test.bsky.social
#ICAO: #A3D9F0
Owner: #TOTAL TAILWHEEL
Flt: #N3472C #C170
Time: 2026-01-16 17:20:53 EST
Min Alt: 1275 ft
Min Dist: 1.2 nm (29° NNE)
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January 16, 2026 at 10:29 PM
kx1t-test.bsky.social
#ICAO: #A3D9F0
Owner: #TOTAL TAILWHEEL
Flt: #N3472C #C170
Time: 2025-11-20 16:43:03 EST
Min Alt: 1050 ft
Min Dist: 9.5 nm (-95° W)
Loudness: -1 dB
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November 20, 2025 at 9:53 PM
kx1t-test.bsky.social
#ICAO: #A3D9F0 Owner: #TOTAL TAILWHEEL Flt: #N3472C #C170 Time: 2025-11-20 12:36:12 EST Min Alt: 2350 ft Min Dist: 8.5 nm (-134° SW) #Squawk: 5170 Loudness: 0 dB #dev #adsb #planefence by kx1t -•sdr-eâairplanesâflightawareâfaa
November 20, 2025 at 5:53 PM