Has N873SL been in an accident?

Yes. N873SL appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N873SL?

N873SL is a 1977 Cessna A185F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18503380.

N873SL — 1977 Cessna A185F

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026

N873SL appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 18503380
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: A185F
Year: 1977
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor Io 520 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA17CA271May 7, 2017Big Rapids, MINo injuries
The pilot’s failure to obtain updated weather information while practicing takeoffs and landings and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1977 Cessna A185F).

Apr 16, 2019deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N873SL been in an accident?: Yes. N873SL appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N873SL?: N873SL is a 1977 Cessna A185F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18503380.

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