N2785K — 1979 Cessna 180K
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026
N2785K appears in 2 NTSB accident records (most recent 2026, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 18053067
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
- Model
- 180K
- Year
- 1979
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor O-470 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Pontiac Flying Llc — Pontiac, IL
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing with a quartering headwind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s runway selection based on the variable and gusting wind conditions.
The fatigue failure of the axle's attaching bolts during landing.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1979 Cessna 180K).
- Jun 26, 2021registered — Pontiac Flying Llc
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N2785K was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1979 Cessna 180K above.
- until Mar 29, 1948Luscombe 8E (s/n 5512)
Frequently asked
- Has N2785K been in an accident?
- Yes. N2785K appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2026.
- What kind of aircraft is N2785K?
- N2785K is a 1979 Cessna 180K (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18053067.
- Who is N2785K registered to?
- N2785K is registered to Pontiac Flying Llc of Pontiac, IL. Registration status: active.
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