N185SZ — 1969 Cessna A185E
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026
N185SZ 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 23, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 185-1589
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
- Model
- A185E
- Year
- 1969
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor Io-550 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Bredin Thomas W — Anchorage, AK
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s decision to attempt to " water ski" atop a remote river in a wheel-equipped airplane, resulting in a loss of control and a nose over.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1969 Cessna A185E).
- Nov 5, 2020registered — Bredin Thomas W
Frequently asked
- Has N185SZ been in an accident?
- Yes. N185SZ appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
- What kind of aircraft is N185SZ?
- N185SZ is a 1969 Cessna A185E (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 185-1589.
- Who is N185SZ registered to?
- N185SZ is registered to Bredin Thomas W of Anchorage, AK. Registration status: active.
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