Has N2550Z been in an accident?

Yes. N2550Z appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.

What kind of aircraft is N2550Z?

N2550Z is a 1963 Cessna 185B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 185-0550.

N2550Z — 1963 Cessna 185B

Deregistered

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

N2550Z appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 185-0550
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 185B
Year: 1963
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor Io-520-d
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ANC13CA028Mar 5, 2013Flat, AKNo injuries
The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting, variable wind conditions during initial climb after takeoff.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1963 Cessna 185B).

Jan 14, 2019deregistered — Johnson Fred E

Frequently asked

Has N2550Z been in an accident?: Yes. N2550Z appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
What kind of aircraft is N2550Z?: N2550Z is a 1963 Cessna 185B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 185-0550.

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