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N5985L

Cancelled 2013

Deregistered aircraft · 1969 American AA-1 · Lycoming 0-235 series

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Cancelled: April 25, 2013
Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number: AA1-0285
Year built: 1969
Type: Fixed wing single engine
Engine: 4 cycle
Airworthiness: Standard, normal, utility
Airworthiness date: December 5, 1969
Certificate issued: September 19, 1997
Last registry action: March 25, 2005
Mode S code: A7BE31
Owner when cancelled: Gamewell Don
Location: Randle, WA
Owner type: Individual

Airframe modelAmerican AA-1TCDS A11EA · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelLycoming 0-235 seriesTCDS E-223 · 4 cycle

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners’ street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

NTSB investigations · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N5985L and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB SEA03LA020Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChehalis, WAThe total loss of engine power, for undetermined reasons, while the aircraft was on a VFR final approach. No suitable terrain for landing and water were factors.Dec 23, 2002 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 3

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N5985L and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 20021223034249AChehalis, WA(-23) Aircraft lost power after turning base 200 yards from runway. Passenger reported pilot pushed the throttle in several times without any response. Aircraft was not able to descent and landed in a pond south of runway. Aircraft flipped inverted in the…Dec 23, 2002 · Substantial damage Incident 19970607021029IFinal Approach · Bellingham, WALost power on final. Force landed on runway 34. Fuel exhaustion. Bubble style fuel indicators showed quarter.Jun 7, 1997 Incident 19830307012319ILevel Off Touchdown · Bakersfield, CAAllowed aircraft to land nose wheel first. Impact collapsed the nose gear.Mar 7, 1983 · Minor damage

Service difficulty reports · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

SDR 2001FA0000389Support · corrodedCORROSION DISCOVERED IN UPPER SURFACES OF BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SUPPORTS. DETECTED BY PREPING THE SUPPORTS FOR PAINT WITH A STAINLESS STEEL WIRE BRUSH AND SLIGHT RAISED LINE WAS NOTICED. PICKING REVEALED A LARGE AREA OF POWDER CORROSION AND EXFOLIATION BELOW TApr 18, 2001 · N5985L · Amrgen AA1 · Engine Mount Section