# N985Z: 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: October 19, 2005
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=985Z
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N985Z

## Aircraft that carried N985Z

- [Cancelled 2005-10-19](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N985Z-2005-10-19): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-31, S/N 47491, built 1970. Exported to Venezuela. Owner: [Alameda Corp Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALAMEDA%20CORP%20TRUSTEE), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio)

## FAA accident and incident reports on N985Z (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.

- [Incident 19871224076789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871224076789I), Dec 24, 1987: Doug DC931 (N985Z), St Louis, MO. Unable to control cabin pressure on climbout. Returned to airport. Found a failed duct clamp at a water separator.
- [Incident 19851104059259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851104059259I), Nov 4, 1985: Doug DC931 (N985Z), St Louis, MO, Minor damage. Mechanic found aft lavatory compartment filled with smoke. Used halon on trash receptacle and burned paper towel.

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