Has N385KA been in an accident?

Yes. N385KA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N385KA?

N385KA is a 1985 Beech 300 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number FA42.

Has N385KA been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N385KA (WPR17FA057) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N385KA — 1985 Beech 300

Deregistered

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

N385KA appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: FA42
Manufacturer: Beech
Model: 300
Year: 1985
Category: Fixed wing multi-engine
Engine: P&w Canada Pt6a-60a
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR17FA057Jan 23, 2017Tucson, AZFatal · 2 fatal
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment by the effects of a combination of psychoactive substances.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1985 Beech 300).

May 1, 2020deregistered — Kaaz Llc

Frequently asked

Has N385KA been in an accident?: Yes. N385KA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N385KA?: N385KA is a 1985 Beech 300 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number FA42.
Has N385KA been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N385KA (WPR17FA057) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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