N85BJ — Gillespie/sears Q-2
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Oct 28, 2026
N85BJ appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Oct 28, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 2438
- Manufacturer
- Gillespie/sears
- Model
- Q-2
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Revmaster 2100
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Kidd Robert L — Logan, UT
Accident & incident history
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to accomplish performance calculations for the atmospheric conditions.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Gillespie/sears Q-2).
- Sep 30, 2020registered — Kidd Robert L
- Sep 30, 2020registered — Kidd Robert L
- Aug 26, 2026deregistered
Frequently asked
- Has N85BJ been in an accident?
- Yes. N85BJ appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
- What kind of aircraft is N85BJ?
- N85BJ is a Gillespie/sears Q-2 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 2438.
- Who is N85BJ registered to?
- N85BJ is registered to Kidd Robert L of Logan, UT. Registration status: active.
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