Has N4038Y been in an accident?

Yes. N4038Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.

What kind of aircraft is N4038Y?

N4038Y is a 1961 Cessna 185A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 1850238.

N4038Y — 1961 Cessna 185A

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 24, 2026

N4038Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2010, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 24, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 1850238
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 185A
Year: 1961
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor I0-470 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ANC10LA087Sep 12, 2010Paxson, AKSerious
The pilot's decision to make a climbing turn close to the ground in gusting wind at a low airspeed, resulting in a loss of control and collision with terrain.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1961 Cessna 185A).

May 20, 2015deregistered — Alaska Airventures Llc

Frequently asked

Has N4038Y been in an accident?: Yes. N4038Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.
What kind of aircraft is N4038Y?: N4038Y is a 1961 Cessna 185A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 1850238.

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