Has N1085U been in an accident?

Yes. N1085U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.

What kind of aircraft is N1085U?

N1085U is a 1976 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17266834.

N1085U — 1976 Cessna 172M

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N1085U appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17266834
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172M
Year: 1976
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA18CA490Aug 14, 2018Depere, WISerious
The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control and his subsequent failure to maintain the runway heading during an attempted go-around, which resulted in impact with trees.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1976 Cessna 172M).

Aug 2, 2019deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N1085U been in an accident?: Yes. N1085U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
What kind of aircraft is N1085U?: N1085U is a 1976 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17266834.

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