# N2550Z: 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: January 14, 2019
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=2550Z
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2550Z

## Aircraft that carried N2550Z

- [Cancelled 2019-01-14](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2550Z-2019-01-14): Cessna 185B, S/N 185-0550, built 1963. Registration expired, pending cancellation. Owner: [Johnson Fred E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20FRED%20E), [Big Lake, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Big%20Lake)

## NTSB investigations on N2550Z (4)

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 ANC13CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA028), Mar 5, 2013: Cessna 185B (N2550Z), Flat, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting, variable wind conditions during initial climb after takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC90LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA145), Aug 15, 1990: Cessna 185B (N2550Z), Mcgrath, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE LEFT INSIDE WHEEL BEARING, FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
- [NTSB ANC76DAG91](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76DAG91), Jan 26, 1976: Cessna 185 (N2550Z), Nondalton, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC73DAG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC73DAG01), Jul 2, 1972: Cessna 185B (N2550Z), Iliamna, AK, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports on N2550Z (4)

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 20130305003269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130305003269A), Mar 5, 2013: Cessna 185B (N2550Z), Iditarod, AK, Substantial damage. The airman over flew the Airstrip prior to landing, stayed on the ground for at least an hour and evaluated the Airstrip conditions and squirrely winds. Prior…
- [Accident 19900814035759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900814035759A), Aug 14, 1990: Cessna 185B (N2550Z), Mcgrath, AK, Substantial damage. Left wheel locked up on landing. Caused a ground loop. Wheel bearing fractured. Wheels installed by pilot.
- [Incident 19800626049019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800626049019I), Jun 26, 1980: Cessna 185B (N2550Z), Red Devil, AK, Minor damage. Pilot lost directional control after landing on recently bladed dirt strip. Soft spot turned him into a gravel berm
- [Accident 19760126002009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760126002009A), Jan 26, 1976: Cessna 185B (N2550Z), Nondalton, AK, Substantial damage. Frozen lake covered with snow & volcanic ash.

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