Has N432X been in an accident?

Yes. N432X appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2014.

What kind of aircraft is N432X?

N432X is a 1961 Cessna 185 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 1850129.

N432X — 1961 Cessna 185

Deregistered

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

N432X appears in 2 NTSB accident records (most recent 2014, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 11, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 1850129
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 185
Year: 1961
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor I0-470 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ANC14CA077Sep 7, 2014Gakona, AKNo injuries
The pilot's inability to maintain directional control after the airplane's main landing gear tire deflated during takeoff.
ANC13CA108Sep 7, 2013Mentasta Lake, AKNo injuries
The pilots improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

Registration timeline

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

May 14, 2018deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N432X been in an accident?: Yes. N432X appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2014.
What kind of aircraft is N432X?: N432X is a 1961 Cessna 185 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 1850129.

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