Has N185RN been in an accident?

Yes. N185RN appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.

What kind of aircraft is N185RN?

N185RN is a 1968 Cessna A185E (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 185-1417.

N185RN — 1968 Cessna A185E

Deregistered

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

N185RN appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 185-1417
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: A185E
Year: 1968
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor Io-550 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ANC20LA043Apr 12, 2020Eagle River, AKSerious
The pilot’s failure to ensure adequate fuel onboard prior to the planned flight, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and an aerodynamic stall during the subsequent emergency landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s reliance on an improperly programmed fuel totalizer.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1968 Cessna A185E).

Mar 4, 2023deregistered — Renner Mark E

Frequently asked

Has N185RN been in an accident?: Yes. N185RN appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
What kind of aircraft is N185RN?: N185RN is a 1968 Cessna A185E (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 185-1417.

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