Aircraft Description
N186X is a 1962 Cessna 185A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Haldeman Hangars LLC in Vancouver, WA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 1, 2021. The registration certificate was issued on October 7, 2021. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming IO-540-G1C5 engine producing 290 horsepower, N186X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A15903 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N186X was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 45.5494, -122.4010 on July 27, 2025. The FAA registry record for N186X was last updated on December 11, 2025. 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 N186X. 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 (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2025 | WPR25LA298 | Substantial | None | The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
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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