Single-engine piston

N9832X

1961 Cessna 185

Registered 3 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1961
Serial
1850032
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Continental IO-470 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Palmer, AK
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1961 Cessna 185
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Registration record

N9832X on the FAA register

Type
1961 Cessna 185
Serial
1850032
Engines
Continental IO-470 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Palmer, AK
Certificate issued
2023-12-18
Airworthiness date
1967-07-07
Registration expires
2030-12-31
Airworthiness class
Standard · normal
Mode S (hex)
ADB8FD
Mode S (octal)
53334375
Seats (type)
6
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
720 nm
Cruise (type)
135 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2030-12-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2023-12-18
    Certificate of registration issued as N9832X.
  • 2007-05-10
    Accident at Cantwell, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1975-11-12
    Accident at Hot Springs,Sd, 41; damage: substantial.
  • 1971-03-26
    Accident at Roosevelt,Ut, 44; damage: substantial.
  • 1967-07-07
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal)).
  • 1961
    Manufactured (1961).
Overview

About N9832X

N9832X is a 1961 Cessna 185, serial number 1850032. It is registered to an individual in Palmer, Alaska. The current certificate of registration was issued on December 18, 2023 and expires on December 31, 2030.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Continental IO-470 series engine and 6 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 135 knots and a range of about 720 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category (normal), dated July 7, 1967.

N9832X has 3 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
135 kt
Range
720 nm
Landing over 50 ft
2,403 ft
Fuel burn
17 gph

Published figures for the Cessna 185 type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2007-05-10 Accident · Cantwell, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC07CA033
Reported aircraft: Cessna 185
Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a descent into high vegetation, and a nose over. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and a downdraft.
1975-11-12 Accident · Hot Springs,Sd, 41 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 4161
Reported aircraft: Cessna 185
1971-03-26 Accident · Roosevelt,Ut, 44 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 4252
Reported aircraft: Cessna 185
Probable cause: T LOST CTL,R GR STRUT SEPRTD.

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.