# N8389Q: 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: May 28, 2003
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8389Q
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8389Q

## Aircraft that carried N8389Q

- [Cancelled 2003-05-28](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8389Q-2003-05-28): Cessna A185F, S/N 18503678, built 1978. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Aircraft Salvage And Rebuilt Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRCRAFT%20SALVAGE%20AND%20REBUILT%20INC), [Omak, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Omak)

## NTSB investigations on N8389Q (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 FTW95LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA073), Dec 23, 1994: Cessna A185F (N8389Q), Erie, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED RESULTING IN THE INADVERTENT STALL.
- [NTSB DEN90LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA134), Jun 13, 1990: Cessna A185F (N8389Q), Erie, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT RECEIVING INSTRUCTION TO CHOOSE SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE CFI'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION.
- [NTSB DEN88LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA105), Apr 30, 1988: Cessna 185F (N8389Q), Erie, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN80FTE20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FTE20), Jan 17, 1980: Cessna A185F (N8389Q), Colorado Spgs, CO, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports on N8389Q (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 19941223042149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941223042149A), Dec 23, 1994: Cessna A185F (N8389Q), Erie, CO, Substantial damage. Bounced and porpoised trying to climb. Lost directional control. Stalled. Impacted nose first. Stopped nose down.
- [Accident 19900613020079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900613020079A), Jun 13, 1990: Cessna A185F (N8389Q), Erie, CO, Substantial damage. Landed on grass parallel to runway on check flight. Impact separated left main gear.
- [Accident 19880429012329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880429012329A), Apr 29, 1988: Cessna A185F (N8389Q), Erie, CO, Substantial damage. Reached down to retract flaps and open cowl flaps on landing roll. Lost control veered off runway and nosed down.
- [Accident 19800117000539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800117000539A), Jan 17, 1980: Cessna A185F (N8389Q), Colorado Spring, CO, Substantial damage. Lost directional control during go around attempt from a bad landing. Aircraft stalled, hit runway, flipped over.

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