N185FF — 1978 Cessna A185F
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N185FF 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 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 18503665
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
- Model
- A185F
- Year
- 1978
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor Io 520 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Schmitz Arlan — Portales, NM
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1978 Cessna A185F).
- Jun 14, 2016registered — Schmitz Arlan
Frequently asked
- Has N185FF been in an accident?
- Yes. N185FF appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
- What kind of aircraft is N185FF?
- N185FF is a 1978 Cessna A185F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18503665.
- Who is N185FF registered to?
- N185FF is registered to Schmitz Arlan of Portales, NM. Registration status: active.
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