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N53008

Cancelled 2003

Deregistered aircraft · 1973 Cessna A185F · Continental IO-520 series

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Cancelled: July 10, 2003
Status when cancelled: Valid registration
Serial number: 18502313
Year built: 1973
Type: Fixed wing single engine
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Restricted, agriculture and pest control
Airworthiness date: March 21, 1974
Certificate issued: January 8, 2001
Last registry action: January 8, 2001
Mode S code: A6B2E6
Owner when cancelled: Pollitt James A
Location: Eagle, CO
Owner type: Individual

Airframe modelCessna A185FTCDS 3A24 · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelContinental IO-520 seriesTCDS E5CE · Reciprocating

From the FAA registry file of October 28, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners’ street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

NTSB investigations · 3

Matched to this aircraft by N53008 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB DEN03FA059Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrand Junction, COthe pilot's poor judgment and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the high winds and downdrafts, and the pilot's self-induced pressure to go home.Mar 27, 2003 · Destroyed NTSB DEN75FTE78Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBurlington, COJun 26, 1975 · Substantial damage NTSB DEN74DTE66Accident · No injuriesClosedBurlington, COApr 8, 1974 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 3

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N53008 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 20030326004059AClimb · Grand Junction, CO(-23) The pilot and three passengers were observed loading the aircraft with a bathroom tub and shower enclosure with the rear seats removed. Plumbing fixtures, pipe, and misc. Electrical outlets were also found at the accident site. Winds were out of the…Mar 26, 2003 · Destroyed · 4 fatal Accident 19750626017909AGo Round (Aborted VFR) · Burlington, COAborted go-around after power loss. Lint & rust found in screens.Jun 26, 1975 · Substantial damage Accident 19740408007119ATakeoff Ground Roll · Burlington, COGusting to 15KApr 8, 1974 · Substantial damage