Has N5850G been in an accident?

Yes. N5850G appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.

What kind of aircraft is N5850G?

N5850G is a 1973 Cessna A188B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18801153.

Has N5850G been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N5850G (ERA14LA409) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N5850G — 1973 Cessna A188B

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N5850G appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 18801153
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: A188B
Year: 1973
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor Io 520 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA14LA409Aug 27, 2014Middleton, TNFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot’s failure to see and avoid power lines during a low-level aerial application operation.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1973 Cessna A188B).

Apr 2, 2018deregistered — Taylor James E

Frequently asked

Has N5850G been in an accident?: Yes. N5850G appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
What kind of aircraft is N5850G?: N5850G is a 1973 Cessna A188B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18801153.
Has N5850G been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N5850G (ERA14LA409) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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