N45889 is a 1978 Swenson CASSUTT IIIM (fixed wing single engine) with serial number 227, registered in Casper, WY. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Feb 28, 2033; the renewal window opens on Aug 28, 2032. It is powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES rated at 95 hp. Its airworthiness certificate is in the experimental class (amateur-built), issued Apr 3, 1980. The NTSB accident database lists one record for this airframe since 2008, the latest on Jul 5, 2026.
Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- Feb 28, 2033
- Registrant type
- Corporation
- Registered owner
- SOUTHERN AIRCRAFT CONSULTANCY INC TRUSTEE
- Location
- Casper, WY
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- Denver FSDO (DEN FSDO) · (303) 342-1100
- Certificate issued
- Feb 24, 2026
- Last FAA action
- Feb 24, 2026
- Mode S code (hex)
- A59366
- Mode S code (octal)
- 51311546
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- SWENSON
- Model
- CASSUTT IIIM
- Year manufactured
- 1978
- Serial number
- 227
- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type
- Reciprocating
- Engine
- CONT MOTOR C90 SERIES (95 hp)
- Engines / seats
- 1 / 1
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Airworthiness
- Experimental since Apr 3, 1980
- Approved operations
- Amateur-built
Public airports near Casper
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irwins Sky Ranch Casper, WY | KHAD | 6 mi | Non-towered | - |
| Casper/Natrona County International Casper, WY | KCPR | 8 mi | Towered | 100LL, A |
Straight-line distance from the registration city, from the FAA airport directory (NASR). The registry does not say where an aircraft is based.
NTSB accident and incident records
| Date | Place | Aircraft (as NTSB recorded it) | Damage | Highest injury | NTSB no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | Odessa, TX | Amateur-built IIIM this airframe | Substantial | Serious | CEN26LA244 |
From the NTSB aviation accident database (events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026), matched by N-number. An N-number can move between aircraft, so each row is checked against the serial number on the current registration.