Cessna / 1985
N666DS
Cessna S550 (Citation S/II) (S/II)
At a glance
Aircraft Overview
1985
Year Manufactured
N666DS
Registration Number
S550-0056
Serial Number
8
Max Passengers
1998 NM
Range
403 MPH
Max Speed
5 Hours
Duration of Flight
43000 ft
Service Ceiling
Under 12,500lbs
Aircraft Class
DAVIATOR LLC
Ownership
Homer, AK, US
Location
A8CADF
Mode-S Code
US
Registration Country
Jul 19, 2024
Certificate Issued
Dec 23, 1991
Airworthiness Date
Jul 31, 2031
Reg. Expiration
History
Safety Record
N666DS
2025-05-22: Aircraft destroyed when it impacted powerlines and terrain near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport (KMYF), San Diego, CA; multiple fatalities and ground damage reported. Official investigation referenced (NTSB accident record).
History
Ownership History
- D2Current Owner2024-08-14
DAVIATOR LLC: Registered to DAVIATOR LLC, Homer AK (registration action recorded Aug 2024).
- BD2006-06-02
BROSSART CHRISTOPHER B: Previously registered to Christopher Brossart (Milford, DE).
- BBHistorical
BROSSART CHRISTOPHER B
Intelligence
AI Summary
Cessna S550 (Citation S/II) (S/II)
Overview
N666DS — CESSNA S550 (MSN S550-0056). Registered to DAVIATOR LLC, Homer AK. Certificate issued 2024-07-19. Mode S hex A8CADF.
Specifications
- Engines: 2x Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4 (2500 lbf each)
- Range: 1998 nm
- Cruise: 384 kts
- Seats: 8
- Ceiling: 43000 ft
Operations & Cabin
8-place executive layout (typical for S/II)
Model & Market Context
This airframe, registered N666DS, is a 1985 build of the Cessna S550 (Citation S/II) with serial number S550-0056. It is owned by DAVIATOR LLC, an LLC based in Homer, AK, US, and operates on the United States civil register. The type is a fixed-wing multi-engine executive jet configured in an eight-place cabin; registry and operator records reflect commercial-private corporate ownership rather than airline operation. No public record of significant incidents is noted in the supplied data; operational condition and valuation specifics are not published in the provided dataset.
The aircraft is fitted with an 8-place executive layout (typical for S/II), reflecting a cabin optimized for corporate or private transport of small groups. Specific avionics fit and interior finish details are not published in the supplied data. With a cruise of 384 kts and a maximum range of 1,998 nm, this airframe is suited to regional and transcontinental business missions, enabling nonstop flights across large portions of North America when operated from its home base in Homer, AK, US or other continental U.S. airports. Maintenance considerations follow those typical of mid-1980s Citation S/II airframes powered by JT15D-4 turbofans, with operator-managed upkeep expected for continued corporate service.
The Cessna S550 (Citation S/II) occupies a light-cabin business jet niche characterized by efficient short- to mid-range missions and economical operating costs relative to larger jets. Powered by twin JT15D-4 engines producing 2,500 lbf each and offering a ceiling of 43,000 ft, the model competes with contemporaries in the light-cabin segment. Buyer and charter demand is generally driven by availability of well-maintained airframes and avionics upgrades; resale and maintenance considerations for a 1985 serial S550-0056 include inspection cycle adherence and component life limits typical for aircraft of its vintage.