Single-engine piston

N20752

1976 Cessna A185F

Registered 8 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1976
Serial
18503041
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
1
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Wasilla, AK
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1976 Cessna A185F
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Registration record

N20752 on the FAA register

Type
1976 Cessna A185F
Serial
18503041
Engines
1
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Wasilla, AK
Certificate issued
2013-02-05
Airworthiness date
1976-05-13
Registration expires
2029-02-28
Airworthiness class
Standard · normal
Mode S (hex)
A1AF26
Mode S (octal)
50327446
Seats (type)
6
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
645 nm
Cruise (type)
145 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Market asking range
$270,000 to $467,500
Middle half of 10 live Cessna A185F listings, 1973–1985 models (median $319,293). Asking prices, not an appraisal of N20752.
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2029-02-28
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2013-02-05
    Certificate of registration issued as N20752.
  • 2000-08-12
    Accident at Barrow, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1997-08-25
    Accident at Barrow, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1996-08-02
    Accident at Wainwright, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1994-10-15
    Accident at Kotzebue, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1993-08-14
    Accident at Point Barrow, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1992-11-28
    Accident at Point Hope, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1992-05-03
    Accident at Barrow, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1988-11-22
    Incident at Deadhorse, AK.
  • 1976-05-13
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal)).
Overview

About N20752

N20752 is a 1976 Cessna A185F, serial number 18503041. It is registered to an individual in Wasilla, Alaska. The current certificate of registration was issued on February 5, 2013 and expires on February 28, 2029.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston and 6 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 145 knots and a range of about 645 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category (normal), dated May 13, 1976.

N20752 has 8 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
145 kt
Range
645 nm
Power / thrust (each)
300
Takeoff over 50 ft
2,125 ft
Landing over 50 ft
1,565 ft
Fuel burn
16 gph

Published figures for the Cessna A185F type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition. Cessna A185F specs, prices and for-sale inventory →

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2000-08-12 Accident · Barrow, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC00LA099
Reported aircraft: Cessna 185F
Probable cause: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor in the accident was a hidden obstruction, and soft terrain.
1997-08-25 Accident · Barrow, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC97LA131
Reported aircraft: Cessna 185F
Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a ground swerve and damage to the airplane. A factor relating to the accident was: the crosswind condition.
1996-08-02 Accident · Wainwright, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC96LA114
Reported aircraft: Cessna 185
Probable cause: The pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll.
1994-10-15 Accident · Kotzebue, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC95LA003
Reported aircraft: Cessna A185F
Probable cause: A FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE DISTANCE FROM THE TERRAIN (SNOW BANK). FLAT LIGHTING AND LOW CONTRAST CONDITIONS WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.
1993-08-14 Accident · Point Barrow, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC93LA147
Reported aircraft: Cessna 185
Probable cause: FUEL EXHAUSTION AS A RESULT OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S NOT REFUELING. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE OPERATOR/MANAGEMENT INADEQUATE FLIGHT FOLLOWING AND OPERATIONAL CONTROL OVER THE FLIGHT.
1992-11-28 Accident · Point Hope, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC93LA016
Reported aircraft: Cessna 185
Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE NO. TWO CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD DUE TO A SLIPPED (SPUN) MAIN CRANKSHAFT BEARING WHICH BLOCKED OFF THE OIL HOLE TO THE CONNECTING ROD. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ON WHICH TO PERFORM A FORCED LANDING.
1992-05-03 Accident · Barrow, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC92LA067
Reported aircraft: Cessna C-A185F
Probable cause: THE IMPROPER USE OF THE FLT CONTROLS BY THE SECOND PILOT DURING LANDING ROLL. FACTORS RELATING TO THE MISHAP WERE THE ROUGH/UNEVEN SNOW COVERED TERRAIN.
1988-11-22 Incident · Deadhorse, AK NTSB · ANC89IA019
Reported aircraft: Cessna A185F

Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records

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Data: FAA Aircraft Registry (October 2026), including deregistered aircraft; NTSB and FAA accident data; fyiAero listing history. Individual owners' names are shown to signed-in users and street addresses are never shown. Type figures are published specifications, not this aircraft's.