- Registered owner
- Thoft Matthew M
- Location
- Wasilla, AK
- Owner type
- Individual
- Serial number
- 18503041
- Year built
- 1976
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine
- Reciprocating
- Airworthiness
- Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date
- May 13, 1976
- Certificate issued
- February 5, 2013
- Expires
- February 28, 2029
- Mode S code
- A1AF26
From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026.
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 25
Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.
| 1974 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 2 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
See all 27 ADs
Information bulletins that may apply · 7
Advisory, not mandatory.
Airframe · Cessna A185F
SAIB 2025-07Reciprocating Engine SuperchargerSAIB AIR-21-16FLIGHT COMPARTMENT EQUIPMENT, Cessna Seat Back Attachment Bolt InspectionSAIB SW-18-31Navigation, Attitude, and Direction Data SystemSAIB CE-18-23Passenger Compartment Equipment - Installation of F. Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services LLC. Folding Jump SeatsSAIB CE-12-14Three Alternative Methods of Compliance for AD 2011-10-09SAIB CE-10-40R1Aircraft Fuel System; water contamination of fuel tank systems on Cessna single engine airplanesSAIB CE-09-10Availability of Secondary Seat Stops for Pilot and Copilot SeatsNTSB investigations · 8
Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
NTSB ANC00LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBarrow, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor in the accident was a hidden obstruction, and soft terrain.NTSB ANC97LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBarrow, AKthe 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.NTSB ANC96LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWainwright, AKThe pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll.NTSB ANC95LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKotzebue, AKA failure of the pilot to maintain adequate distance from the terrain (snow bank). Flat lighting and low contrast conditions were factors in the accident.NTSB ANC93LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPoint Barrow, AKFuel 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.NTSB ANC93LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPoint Hope, AKThe 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.NTSB ANC92LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBarrow, AKThe 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.NTSB ANC89IA019Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDeadhorse, AKAcft bounced several times during landing. The pilot collapsed shortly after getting out of the airplane. Blood samples, taken from the pilot three hours after landing, contained 22.1% carbon monoxide. The left engine muffler overboard tube was broken loose…
FAA incident reports · 8
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20000811005619ABarrow, AK(-23) On soft field landing, with touchdown on main gear with full flaps, pilot applied brakes, aircraft bounced on suface and retouched with brakes on and flipped over.Accident 19970825025769ARoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Barrow, AK(.4)The pilot was landing a tailwheel equipped airplane in a remote area of tundra to pick up several passengers. The landing was to the west, and the wind was reported to be from the north at 20 to 25 knots. During the landing roll, the airplane began to…Accident 19960802020559ARoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Wainwright, AKBounced landing on a beach. Saw river coming up. Hit brakes. Nosed over.Accident 19941015041979AGround Taxi, Other Airplane · Kotzebue, AKDuring taxi right ski drove into a snow berm causing aircraft to veer into a snow pile.Accident 19930813029369AFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Point Barrow, AKDuring abrupt pullup engine quit. Landed in tundra. Appears low fuel unported. No time or fuel records kept per 135Accident 19921128049509AFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Point Hope, AKEngine seized on climb to cruise. Landed on ice flow. Connecting rod failed from spun bearing. Blocked oil flow.Accident 19920503013219ARoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Barrow, AKFirst ski landing on snow covered lake. Bounced,dropped wing. Came down hard on right ski. Strut failed at gear boxIncident 19881122052679ILevel Off Touchdown · Deadhorse, AKBounced several times landing. Collapsed unconscious on ramp. Carbon monoxide due to cracked muffler overboard tube
Service difficulty reports
No reports matched to N20752General aviation reporting is voluntary. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Reports on Cessna A185F aircraft
STCs that may be installed · 488
Approved for this aircraft’s airframe or engine model. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.
Airframe · Cessna A185F
STC SA02571SEInstallation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).STC SA01800SEFabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.STC SA01861SEFabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller