Aircraft Description
N1694M is a Cessna A185E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wraith Lane T in Wasilla, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 3, 1971. The registration certificate was issued on December 2, 2021. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N1694M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1160D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1694M was last updated on July 1, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Cessna 185 Skywagon became the quintessential bush plane and utility aircraft for remote operations worldwide. First flown in the early 1960s, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane powered by a Continental IO-470-F or IO-520-D engine, seating up to six occupants. Measuring over 25 feet in length with excellent short-field performance, the aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company from 1961 to 1985, with 4,427 units produced. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C185.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1694M. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
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NTSB Accident History (3)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2022 | ANC22LA037 | Substantial | None | The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing which resulted in a nose over. |
| Jun 1, 2015 | ANC15LA033 | Substantial | Serious | The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow Federal Aviation Administration-recommended traffic pattern procedures. |
| Oct 22, 2012 | ANC13CA005 | Substantial | None | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a ground loop. |
The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing which resulted in a nose over.
The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow Federal Aviation Administration-recommended traffic pattern procedures.
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
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Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC