Has N573BV been in an accident?

Yes. N573BV appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.

What kind of aircraft is N573BV?

N573BV is a 1973 Cessna A185F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18502177.

N573BV — 1973 Cessna A185F

Deregistered

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

N573BV appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 18502177
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: A185F
Year: 1973
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor Io 520 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR18LA263Sep 15, 2018Bullhead City, AZSerious
The pilot’s diverted attention during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a collision with rising terrain.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1973 Cessna A185F).

Jan 1, 2021deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N573BV been in an accident?: Yes. N573BV appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
What kind of aircraft is N573BV?: N573BV is a 1973 Cessna A185F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18502177.

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