# N9974X: 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: July 12, 1994
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=9974X
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9974X

## Aircraft that carried N9974X

- [Cancelled 1994-07-12](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9974X-1994-07-12): Cessna 185, S/N 1850174. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Bailey James K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAILEY%20JAMES%20K), [Eagle River, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Eagle%20River)

## NTSB investigations on N9974X (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 ANC91LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA145), Sep 5, 1991: Cessna 185 (N9974X), Talkeetna, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRPLANE CONTROL DURING THE TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DOWNDRAFT AND UNFAVORABLE WIND.
- [NTSB ANC73DAG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC73DAG06), Jul 18, 1972: Cessna 185 (N9974X), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC71FAG58](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC71FAG58), Nov 26, 1970: Cessna 185 (N9974X), Glenallen, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC71DAG59](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC71DAG59), Nov 20, 1970: Cessna 185 (N9974X), Glenallen, AK, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports on N9974X (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 19910904039769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910904039769A), Sep 4, 1991: Cessna 185 (N9974X), Talkeetna, AK, Substantial damage. Lifted off water in small lake,encountered downdraft. Dropped to lake. Lifted again. Pontoon hit rock. Nosed over.
- [Incident 19910303010091I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910303010091I), Mar 3, 1991: Cessna 185 (N9974X), Eagle River, AK, Minor damage. Departed with another aircraft on final approach. Collided as NR5001R leveled off for touchdown.

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