# N1686U: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 1
- Last cancelled: July 14, 1993
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=1686U
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1686U

## Aircraft that carried N1686U

- [Cancelled 1993-07-14](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1686U-1993-07-14): Cessna 207, S/N 20700286. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Pfleger Ludwig H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PFLEGER%20LUDWIG%20H), [Seward, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Seward)

## NTSB investigations on N1686U (2)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ANC93FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA012), Nov 6, 1992: Cessna 207 (N1686U), Montague Island, AK, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INTENTIONAL VFR DEPARTURE INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS, AND THE COMPANY CHIEF PILOT'S FAILURE TO EXERCISE ADEQUATE SUPERVISION. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE FACTORS IN THE…
- [NTSB ANC85LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA117), Jul 4, 1985: Cessna 207 (N1686U), Jakolok Bay, AK, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports on N1686U (3)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 19921106045769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921106045769A), Nov 6, 1992: Cessna 207 (N1686U), Seward, AK, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Continued VFR into IMC. Collided with mountainous island terrain. Lacked training and supervision.
- [Incident 19890803045669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890803045669I), Aug 3, 1989: Cessna 207 (N1686U), Seldovia, AK. Aircraft tried to pull to right on rollout. Found wheel up against cowling. Aft bolt drag link missing.
- [Accident 19850704031509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850704031509A), Jul 4, 1985: Cessna 207 (N1686U), Jakolof Bay, AK, Substantial damage. Landed short on rough beach runway. Left main and nose gear struck rocks and collapsed.

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