N4976E — 1979 Cessna A185F
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026
N4976E appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2010, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.
Aircraft record
Accident & incident history
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to his diverted attention, which resulted in a collision with trees during the initial climb after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the passenger's attempt to secure the jump door after it opened during takeoff.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1979 Cessna A185F).
- Mar 2, 2011deregistered — Daystar Trading & Ventures Llc
Frequently asked
- Has N4976E been in an accident?
- Yes. N4976E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.
- What kind of aircraft is N4976E?
- N4976E is a 1979 Cessna A185F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18503924.
- Has N4976E been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N4976E (ERA10LA389) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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