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N3985F

Not registered

N-number · 1 earlier aircraft

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Registered now: No
Earlier aircraft: 1
Last cancelled: May 9, 2013

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026. The mark may be reserved or free to assign.

Aircraft that carried N3985F · 1

The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N3985F now.

2013Cessna 172 · S/N 36885Cancelled May 9, 2013 · Sale reported, canceled · Built 1958 · Xxx, OK

NTSB investigations on N3985F · 1

Of this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it.

NTSB DEN05LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Montrose, COthe pilot's improper in-flight planning during the descent which resulted in partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to select carburetor heat during the descent and unsuitable terrain for the forced…Feb 16, 2005 · Destroyed

FAA incident reports on N3985F · 2

Filed on this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it. Each report names the aircraft it was matched to.

Accident 20050216002979ACessna 172 · Montrose, CO(-23) The pilot was flying under the clouds 20 miles southwest of Montrose when the engine lost power to about 25%. When he attempted to turn around the aircraft stalled and impacted the ground covered by 8 feet of snow in a vertical nose down position. Pilot…Feb 16, 2005 · Destroyed Incident 19800206020839ICessna 172 · Pratt, KSLost directional control in crosswind landing. Damaged right wing tip and propeller.Feb 6, 1980 · Minor damage