Cessna 185 Skywagon
227 on the U.S. register across 7 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1961 to 1981; half of them date from 1962 or earlier. Alaska has the most (66). 29% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
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About the 185 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Cont Motor I0-470 Series (139), Cont Motor Io 520 Series (28), Cont Motor Io-470 Ser (23)
- Seats
- 6
- Cruise speed
- about 125 mph
- Maker on the register
- Cessna
- Registered
- earliest certificate May 4, 1978; newest September 23, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 39 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Wrangell Mountain Air INC · Wattum Investments LLC · Vfr LTD · Vertical Horizon Aviation LLC · Usda Forest Service Fepp · Top Hand INC · Swaz Aviation LLC
Accident history NTSB records · 472 cases since 1982, 45 fatal
The 8 most recent of 472 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Cessna 185 Skywagon aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
227 as of October 2, 2026, counting 7 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Cessna 185s?
Alaska, with 66.
Who owns the Cessna 185?
29% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 1 185F (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N804MM | Cessna 185F |
Van Treese Kole S Anchorage, Alaska |
Standard | 2018-02-26 | Valid |