N685JM — 1974 Cessna 188B
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
N685JM appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 25, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 18801992
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
- Model
- 188B
- Year
- 1974
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor O-470 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Ballard Aviation — Waynesville, MO
Accident & incident history
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in a left quartering tailwind.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1974 Cessna 188B).
- Apr 17, 2018registered — Ballard Aviation
Frequently asked
- Has N685JM been in an accident?
- Yes. N685JM appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
- What kind of aircraft is N685JM?
- N685JM is a 1974 Cessna 188B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18801992.
- Who is N685JM registered to?
- N685JM is registered to Ballard Aviation of Waynesville, MO. Registration status: active.
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