Has N985K been in an accident?

Yes. N985K appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N985K?

N985K is a 1981 Beech A36 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number E-1947.

Has N985K been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N985K (ERA15LA231) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N985K — 1981 Beech A36

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N985K appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: E-1947
Manufacturer: Beech
Model: A36
Year: 1981
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor Io 520 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA15LA231Jun 2, 2015Siler City, NCFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1981 Beech A36).

Apr 6, 2018deregistered — Bhb Of The Sandhills Llc

Frequently asked

Has N985K been in an accident?: Yes. N985K appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N985K?: N985K is a 1981 Beech A36 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number E-1947.
Has N985K been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N985K (ERA15LA231) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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