Has N8985M been in an accident?

Yes. N8985M appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.

What kind of aircraft is N8985M?

N8985M is a 1964 Beech S35 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number D-7314.

N8985M — 1964 Beech S35

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Aug 29, 2026

N8985M appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: D-7314
Manufacturer: Beech
Model: S35
Year: 1964
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor Io 520 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA14CA175Mar 30, 2014Marathon, FLMinor
The pilot's distraction in the cockpit while on a visual approach over water during a dark night resulting in the airplane descending until impact with the water.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1964 Beech S35).

Feb 15, 2018deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N8985M been in an accident?: Yes. N8985M appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
What kind of aircraft is N8985M?: N8985M is a 1964 Beech S35 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number D-7314.

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