Has N185AE been in an accident?

Yes. N185AE appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N185AE?

N185AE is a 1973 Cessna A185F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18502125.

Who is N185AE registered to?

N185AE is registered to Dbl Llc of Hays, KS. Registration status: active.

N185AE — 1973 Cessna A185F

Active registration

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026

N185AE appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 18502125
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: A185F
Year: 1973
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor Io 520 Series
Registration: Active
Registered to: Dbl Llc — Hays, KS

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Accident & incident history

GAA17CA147Feb 19, 2017Fairbanks, AKNo injuries
The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate glidepath to the runway and to use the vertical guidance system.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1973 Cessna A185F).

Nov 10, 2025registered — Dbl Llc

Frequently asked

Has N185AE been in an accident?: Yes. N185AE appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N185AE?: N185AE is a 1973 Cessna A185F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18502125.
Who is N185AE registered to?: N185AE is registered to Dbl Llc of Hays, KS. Registration status: active.

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