# N59985: 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: April 10, 2013
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=59985
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N59985

## Aircraft that carried N59985

- [Cancelled 2013-04-10](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N59985-2013-04-10): Piper PA-31-350, S/N 31-7552077, built 1975. Sale reported, pending cancellation. Owner: [Xxx, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Xxx)

## NTSB investigations on N59985 (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 ANC99LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA045), Apr 11, 1999: Piper PA-31-350 (N59985), Chevak, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway. Factors in the accident were a tail wind condition, and the presence of snow…
- [NTSB ANC97LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA069), Apr 26, 1997: Piper PA-31-350 (N59985), Selawik, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's diverted attention while in the landing pattern.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N59985 (2)

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 19990411003339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990411003339A), Apr 11, 1999: Piper PA31350 (N59985), Chevak, AK, Substantial damage. Yute air air taxi crashed on landing and sustained substantial damage, no injuries were reported to the pilot/sole occupant, other circumstances are unknown.…
- [Accident 19970425026969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970425026969A), Apr 25, 1997: Piper PA31350 (N59985), Selawik, AK, Substantial damage. Distracted on final failed extend gear for landing. Gear horn blew on flare as power reduced.

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