# N61500: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 3
- Last cancelled: April 15, 1998
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=61500
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N61500

## Aircraft that carried N61500

- [Cancelled 1998-04-15](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N61500-1998-04-15): Cessna A185F, S/N 18504217. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Cape Smythe Air Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAPE%20SMYTHE%20AIR%20SERVICE%20INC), [Barrow, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Barrow)
- [Cancelled 1975-01-07](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N61500-1975-01-07): Piper PA-31-350, S/N 31-7552011. Exported to United Kingdom. Owner: [Aviation Services Intl Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AVIATION%20SERVICES%20INTL%20INC), [Lock Haven, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Lock%20Haven)
- [Cancelled 1955-10-12](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N61500-1955-10-12): Cessna T-50, S/N 6619. Owner: [Hannaford Foster](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HANNAFORD%20FOSTER), [Winnetka, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Winnetka)

## NTSB investigations on N61500 (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 ANC98LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA009), Oct 31, 1997: Cessna 185F (N61500), Barrow, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the presence of gravel/sand in the takeoff area.
- [NTSB ANC93LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA044), Mar 14, 1993: Cessna 185 (N61500), Barrow, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT IN COMMAND INADVERTENTLY STALLING THE AIRPLANE.
- [NTSB ANC88LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA145), Sep 21, 1988: Cessna 185F (N61500), Chip River, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC85LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA088), Jun 1, 1985: Cessna A185F (N61500), Alaktak, AK, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports on N61500 (5)

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 19971031038939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971031038939A), Oct 31, 1997: Cessna A185F (N61500), Barron, AK, Substantial damage. Departing snow covered gravel bar on skis. Failed lift. Struck river bank. Misjudged distance and over gross.
- [Incident 19930615026069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930615026069I), Jun 15, 1993: Cessna A185F (N61500), Barrow, AK. Engine quit in flight. Engine restarted at lower altitude. Landed safely at destination. Mismanaged fuel system.
- [Accident 19930314005309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930314005309A), Mar 14, 1993: Cessna A185F (N61500), Barrow, AK, Substantial damage. While observing fishing camp snow cover,stalled in shallow turn. Left gear and wing hit snow. Recovered landed safe
- [Accident 19880921046489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880921046489A), Sep 21, 1988: Cessna 185 (N61500), Chip River, AK, Substantial damage. Landed on snow covered partially frozen tundra. Wheels sank in and aircraft flipped over.
- [Accident 19850531026309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850531026309A), May 31, 1985: Cessna A185F (N61500), Alaktak, AK, Substantial damage. While dragging frozen lake, ski struck something which was covered with snow. Aircraft pitched down and over.

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