N8216J — 1976 Cessna A185F
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N8216J appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2021, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 18502864
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
- Model
- A185F
- Year
- 1976
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor Io 520 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Guth Martin H — Kasilof, AK
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1976 Cessna A185F).
- May 10, 2001registered — Guth Martin H
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N8216J was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1976 Cessna A185F above.
- until Feb 4, 1991Piper PA-28RT-201T (s/n 28R8231055)
Frequently asked
- Has N8216J been in an accident?
- Yes. N8216J appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.
- What kind of aircraft is N8216J?
- N8216J is a 1976 Cessna A185F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18502864.
- Who is N8216J registered to?
- N8216J is registered to Guth Martin H of Kasilof, AK. Registration status: active.
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