Has N5185R been in an accident?

Yes. N5185R appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.

What kind of aircraft is N5185R?

N5185R is a 1974 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17263402.

N5185R — 1974 Cessna 172M

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 17, 2026

N5185R appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 17, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17263402
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172M
Year: 1974
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA20LA105Feb 17, 2020Fayetteville, NCSerious
The passenger’s excessive control application during the takeoff and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1974 Cessna 172M).

Jul 22, 2020deregistered — Cape Fear Aviation Maintenance Llc

Frequently asked

Has N5185R been in an accident?: Yes. N5185R appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
What kind of aircraft is N5185R?: N5185R is a 1974 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17263402.

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