# N5245G: Cessna 305A, registration cancelled 2000-06-06

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: June 6, 2000
- Exported to: Canada
- Status when cancelled: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Cessna 305A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-305a) (registry code 2074002)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 5A5](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/5A5) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 21327
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Certificate issued: March 29, 2000
- Last registry action: March 29, 2000
- Mode S code: A69AD8
- Owners when cancelled: [Duff J W DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUFF%20J%20W%20DBA), [J W Duff Aircraft Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/J%20W%20DUFF%20AIRCRAFT%20CO)
- Location: [Denver, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Denver)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 39.7614° N, 104.9167° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 80207, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5245G
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=5245G
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5245G-2000-06-06

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Cessna 305A: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-305a.md

## NTSB investigations (4)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB DEN00LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA024), Dec 3, 1999: Cessna 305A (N5245G), Akron, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the four bolts which attach the right main landing gear assembly to the landing gear strut.
- [NTSB NYC98LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA181), Sep 5, 1998: Cessna 305A (N5245G), Louisville, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper inflight decision, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB FTW96LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA172), Apr 17, 1996: Cessna 305A (N5245G), Erie, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: entanglement of the tow banner during banner pickup, and subsequent failure or inability to jettison the banner. A factor relating to the accident was: high gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB DEN88LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA052), Jan 10, 1988: Cessna 305A (N5245G), Littleton, CO, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (4)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 19991203042929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991203042929A), Dec 3, 1999: N5245G, Akron, CO, No damage. (-23)Landing in high winds on rwy 11 the pilot lost directional control. A/c experienced a partial ground loop. Right wheel failed followed by right wheel…
- [Accident 19980905029829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980905029829A), Sep 5, 1998: Cessna 305A (N5245G), Louisville, KY, Substantial damage. (-23) Banner tow operation. Banner would not release so pilot landed with banner attached to aircraft. Banner contacted runway first causing aircraft to lose…
- [Accident 19960417047159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960417047159A), Apr 17, 1996: Cessna 305 (N5245G), Erie, CO, Substantial damage. (-16) [privacy data omitted] banner twisted, forced landing in field.
- [Accident 19880110000509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880110000509A), Jan 10, 1988: Cessna 305A (N5245G), Littleton, CO, Substantial damage. Poorly snow plowed landing strip. Pilot allowed aircraft to hit a snow ridge. Aircraft then cartwheeled.

## Other aircraft with N5245G

- [Registered now](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5245G): Rouske Richard Donald 162-FKIT, S/N 6753

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