Has N9852X been in an accident?

Yes. N9852X appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N9852X?

N9852X is a 1961 Cessna 185 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 185-0052.

N9852X — 1961 Cessna 185

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N9852X appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 185-0052
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 185
Year: 1961
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor I0-470 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ANC11LA068Jul 25, 2011Kenai, AKNo injuries
The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, resulting in the ditching and sinking of the airplane in ocean waters.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1961 Cessna 185).

Sep 29, 2017deregistered — Johannes Scott

Frequently asked

Has N9852X been in an accident?: Yes. N9852X appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N9852X?: N9852X is a 1961 Cessna 185 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 185-0052.

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