N689VP
Cessna 550 Citation II
Cessna (Textron Aviation)
5 Hours
Duration of Flight
1998 NM
Range
403 MPH
Max Speed

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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2022-06-24| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-20 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Cessna 550 Citation II
Overview
US registration N689VP (Cessna 550, MSN 550-0689). Registered owner listed as N689VP LLC (Pasadena, TX) with registration actions in 2011 and 2022. Aircraft was destroyed in an accident on 2024-08-20; NTSB investigation CEN24FA320 is ongoing.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4 (2500 lbf each)
- Range: 1998 nm
- Cruise: 369 kts
- Seats: 8
- Ceiling: 43000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Typical 8-place executive layout (forward galley, club seating)
Model & Market Context
This airframe, registered as N689VP, is a 1991-built Cessna 550 Citation II with serial number 550-0689. The aircraft is recorded as owned by N689VP LLC, a corporation based in Pasadena, TX, US, which serves as its primary operator and home base. The airframe is a United States-registered fixed-wing multi-engine jet and has retained its eight-place executive configuration through the documented ownership. No other registry actions or transaction history are published for this specific tail in the provided data.
The cabin of N689VP follows a typical eight-place executive layout with a forward galley and club seating, configured for corporate and private transport missions. Avionics fit is not published for this specific airframe in the provided data. Operationally, the aircraft’s combination of a near-2,000 nm range and 369-knot cruise speed suits intercity and transregional business missions, enabling non-stop flights across much of the continental United States and to nearby international points. Routine maintenance considerations reflect the twin JT15D-4 engines and airframe age (1991 manufacture), and continued operation under N689VP LLC implies corporate management and maintenance oversight based out of Pasadena, Texas.
The airframe is a member of the Cessna 550 Citation II family, built by Cessna (Textron Aviation), which fills a light to midsize business jet performance niche characterized by modest operating costs and practical short- to mid-range capability. With two JT15D-4 turbofans providing 2,500 lbf each and a 43,000 ft ceiling, the Citation II competes with contemporaries in the light-cabin business jet segment. Buyer and charter demand typically focuses on operators valuing economical cruise speeds and efficient regional range; maintenance and resale considerations for this 1991 airframe revolve around engine life cycles, avionics currency, and interior refurbishment relative to market expectations.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N689VP | 23NG | N100AR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 550-0689 | 680-0527 | 560-5241 |
| Year Manufactured | 1991 | 2014 | 2002 |
| Duration of Flight | 5 Hours | 7 Hours | 4 Hours |
| Range | 1998 NM | 3190 NM | 1839 NM |
| Max Speed | 403 MPH | 460 MPH | 433 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | 12,500-19,999lbs | Over 20,000lbs | 12,500-19,999lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 43000 ft | 47000 ft | 45000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 8 | 9 | 13 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |