Has N550DP been in an accident?

Yes. N550DP appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N550DP?

N550DP is a 1979 Cessna A185F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18503747.

N550DP — 1979 Cessna A185F

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N550DP appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 18503747
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: A185F
Year: 1979
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor Io-550-d
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN11CA685Sep 6, 2011Hays, KSNo injuries
The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1979 Cessna A185F).

Jun 6, 2014deregistered — Miller Richard G

Frequently asked

Has N550DP been in an accident?: Yes. N550DP appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N550DP?: N550DP is a 1979 Cessna A185F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18503747.

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