Has N185GK been in an accident?

Yes. N185GK appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.

What kind of aircraft is N185GK?

N185GK is a 1978 Cessna A185F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18503687.

N185GK — 1978 Cessna A185F

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N185GK appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 18503687
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: A185F
Year: 1978
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor Io 520 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR20CA250Aug 3, 2020Kalispell, MTNo injuries
The pilot's excessive speed while landing on a wet grass runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1978 Cessna A185F).

Feb 11, 2023deregistered — Stearns Cheryl A

Frequently asked

Has N185GK been in an accident?: Yes. N185GK appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
What kind of aircraft is N185GK?: N185GK is a 1978 Cessna A185F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18503687.

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