Has N385ME been in an accident?

Yes. N385ME appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.

What kind of aircraft is N385ME?

N385ME is a 2000 Cessna 172S (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 172S8580.

N385ME — 2000 Cessna 172S

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 11, 2026

N385ME appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2010, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 11, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 172S8580
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172S
Year: 2000
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming I0360 Ser A&c
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA11CA096Dec 23, 2010Fort Myers, FLNo injuries
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s attempt to take off with full flaps.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2000 Cessna 172S).

Oct 3, 2011deregistered — C & J Aviation

Frequently asked

Has N385ME been in an accident?: Yes. N385ME appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.
What kind of aircraft is N385ME?: N385ME is a 2000 Cessna 172S (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 172S8580.

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