Single-engine piston

N7711L

1969 Cessna A185E

Registered 3 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1969
Serial
185-1521
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Continental IO 520 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Hobart, IN
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1969 Cessna A185E
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Registration record

N7711L on the FAA register

Type
1969 Cessna A185E
Serial
185-1521
Engines
Continental IO 520 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Hobart, IN
Certificate issued
2019-05-24
Airworthiness date
1969-05-28
Registration expires
2029-05-31
Airworthiness class
Standard · normal
Mode S (hex)
AA6F44
Mode S (octal)
52467504
Seats (type)
6
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
470 nm
Cruise (type)
147 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2029-05-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2019-05-24
    Certificate of registration issued as N7711L to the current registrant.
  • 2019-05-04
    Accident at Valparaiso, IN; damage: substantial.
  • 2016-10-25
    Accident at Winnemucca, NV; damage: substantial.
  • 2001-10-21
    Accident at Winnemucca, NV; damage: substantial.
  • 1969-05-28
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal)).
  • 1969-03-24
    N7711L previously assigned to a Cessna 320E (s/n 320-0051); cancelled.
  • 1964-06-30
    N7711L previously assigned to a Piper PA-23-160 (s/n 23-1405); cancelled.
Overview

About N7711L

N7711L is a 1969 Cessna A185E, serial number 185-1521. It is registered to an individual in Hobart, Indiana. The current certificate of registration was issued on May 24, 2019 and expires on May 31, 2029.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Continental IO 520 series engine and 6 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 147 knots and a range of about 470 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category (normal), dated May 28, 1969.

N7711L has 3 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
147 kt
Range
470 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 A185E type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2019-05-04 Accident · Valparaiso, IN Damage: Substantial NTSB · GAA19CA244
Reported aircraft: Cessna A185
Probable cause: The pilot's improper throttle application and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll in gusting left crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.
2016-10-25 Accident · Winnemucca, NV Damage: Substantial NTSB · GAA17CA054
Reported aircraft: Cessna A185
Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
2001-10-21 Accident · Winnemucca, NV Damage: Substantial NTSB · LAX02LA011
Reported aircraft: Cessna A185E
Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, failure to maintain directional control and use of excessive braking, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.

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.