N185GS — 1978 Cessna A185F
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026
N185GS appears in 2 NTSB accident records (most recent 2024, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 18503646
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
- Model
- A185F
- Year
- 1978
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor Io 520 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Promotive Llc — Glade Springs, VA
Accident & incident history
A loss of directional control during the landing roll.
The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusty wind conditions.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1978 Cessna A185F).
- Jul 29, 2024registered — Promotive Llc
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N185GS was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1978 Cessna A185F above.
- until Jun 24, 1994Cessna A185F (s/n 18503970)
Frequently asked
- Has N185GS been in an accident?
- Yes. N185GS appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2024.
- What kind of aircraft is N185GS?
- N185GS is a 1978 Cessna A185F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18503646.
- Who is N185GS registered to?
- N185GS is registered to Promotive Llc of Glade Springs, VA. Registration status: active.
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