Cessna 185
NTSB investigations · 139
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NTSB ANC23LA075Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 185 · Healy, AKThe pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing site, resulting in a nose over.NTSB ANC23LA059Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 185 · Iliamna, AKThe passenger’s inadvertent application of brakes during landing that resulted in a nose over.NTSB WPR22LA181Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 185 · Franklin, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB ANC21LA053Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 185 · Kenney Lake, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a tree during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR20CA149Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Winifred, MTAn inadequate flare that resulted in a bounced landing and the pilot's subsequent delayed decision to go-around that did not allow for sufficient clearance from trees when the airplane was affected by a gusting wind.NTSB ANC20CA022Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Koyuk, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a landing in flat light conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB GAA18CA468Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Lovelock, NVThe pilot's improper in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA17CA245Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Marsing, IDThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, the failure of the right main landing gear wheel, and a ground loop.NTSB ANC14CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Gakona, AKThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control after the airplane's main landing gear tire deflated during takeoff.NTSB ANC13CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Mentasta Lake, AKThe pilots improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ANC13CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Sleetmute, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ANC11LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Kenai, AKThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, resulting in the ditching and sinking of the airplane in ocean waters.NTSB WPR11CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Fort Thomas, AZThe airplane's encounter with a dust devil during landing rollout, which resulted in the pilot not being able to maintain directional control.NTSB ANC09LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · McCarthy, AKThe separation of the right main landing gear wheel from the airplane during landing for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an inability to control the airplane.NTSB ANC07CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Cantwell, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a descent into high vegetation, and a nose over. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and a downdraft.NTSB SEA06WA042Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 185 · Limestone Lake, CanadaNTSB ANC06LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Iliamna, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect water-contaminated fuel, resulting in a loss of engine power during cruise flight, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB SEA04LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Deer Park, WAThe dual student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and the failure of the flight instructor to provide remedial action. A factor was snowbank.NTSB ANC03LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Tyonek, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a swerve and nose down.NTSB ANC02LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Seward, AKA loss of directional control of the airplane due to the failure of the pilot to correct for torque/P Factor during the takeoff roll. A factor in the accident was a wet grass surface.NTSB LAX00LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Borrego Springs, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB SEA00LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Wallowa, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment upon encountering a wind gust, and his subsequent failure or inability to maintain clearance with a tree during a go-around attempt. Factors included a short and narrow airstrip, gusty wind conditions,…NTSB LAX00LA115Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Incline Village, NVThe pilot's inadvertent landing on water with the wheels of the amphibious float plane extended.NTSB DEN99LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Durango, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and inadvertently allowing the airplane to ground loop. Factors were gusty crosswind conditions, pertinent crosswind information not made available by the manufacturer, and FAA's inadequate certification and…NTSB ANC98FA079Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's performance of a low level maneuver. Factors were the pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability, his lack of experience in the type of airplane, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain.NTSB ANC98LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's inadvertent activation of the fuel boost pump selector switch during final approach, which resulted in an overly rich mixture and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB ANC97LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Kotzebue, AKThe collapse/deflation of the right main tire when the tire slipped on the tire wheel rim which resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear due to overload.NTSB ANC97LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilots failure to maintain terrain clearance during the downslope, downwind, high altitude, takeoff. Factors were the snow and lighting conditions, and the tailwind takeoff.NTSB ANC97LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Nome, AKthe pilot's failure to properly verify the position of a fractured fuel selector handle, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor related to the accident was: the fractured handle that allowed the fuel selector to be…NTSB ANC96LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Anchorage, AKthe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions. The strong, gusty crosswind was a factor.NTSB SEA95LA208Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Salem, ORA loss of power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing.NTSB ANC93LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Anchorage, AKSeparation of the right main landing gear wheel.NTSB ANC92FA141Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Whittier, AKPilot in command's intentional flight into known adverse weather conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's disregard for adverse weather advisory, weather conditions (clouds) and mountainous terrain.NTSB DEN92LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Durango, COImproper use of brakes. Factors were: poorly planned approach and excessive landing speed.NTSB ANC91LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Talkeetna, AKWas the pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the downdraft and unfavorable wind.NTSB LAX90LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Agua Dulce, CAPilot's improper weather evaluation which directly led to his attempted takeoff in an excessive tailwind and subsequent loss of aircraft control during the unsuccessful abort.NTSB DEN89LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Durango, COImproper planning/decision by the pilot. The wind condition was considered to be a contributing factor.NTSB ANC89LA131Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Tozitna River, AKImproper preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. High obstructions, unfavorable wind conditions, and trees were contributing factors.NTSB ANC89LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Trinity Lake, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain on which to land.NTSB NYC89LA020Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Ebensburg, PAThe acft experienced a total loss of power and crashed in trees near Ebensburg, PA. A teardown inspection revealed extensive preimpact damage to the engine. The #3 main bearing had failed, causing the interruption of oil supply to the #4 and 5 bearings and…NTSB ANC88LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Mcclaren River, AKAccording to the pilot, the landing gear struck either a depression or an object on the riverbed/runway during takeoff roll and veered left. He corrected the deviation and continued taking off. However, when the airplane reached the end of the airstrip, he…NTSB ANC88FA012Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Anchorage, AKThe relatively inexperienced seaplane pilot-in-command made one go around when he experienced difficulty in identifying the surface of the glassy water. On the second landing attempt he flew the airplane into the water at a negative angle of attack. The…NTSB ANC87LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Little Delta Rv, AKThe pilot stated that approximately 1000 feet after commencing the take off the airplane climbed to just above tree top level and then began to settle into the trees. The pilot also stated he believes the airplane stalled.NTSB FTW87LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · San Marcos, TXThe pilot stated that he landed long and downwind on his private strip. In an attempt to stop he applied heavy braking and at the end of the strip the aircraft nosed over and came to rest on a fence.NTSB MKC83LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Mound Valley, KSThe plt took off from a small arpt to reposition the acft on a road to pick up sky divers. During the landing, he lost control of the acft & it swerved off the road & hit a tree.NTSB FTW83LA268Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Mcallen, TXThe eng quit during climbout. Inspection revealed that the fuel system contained about 50% clear liquid other than gasoline. The acft had sat with its tanks empty for the past 7-10 days.NTSB ANC83LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Stony River, AKAccording to the plt it snowed heavily the prior day & people on the ground used their snowmobiles to pack down a landing area. Upon landing the acft rolled 400-500 ft & struck a 6-inch snow hump turning the acft over.NTSB FTW80DRA50Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185 · New Caney, TXNTSB ANC80DA074Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185 · Collinsville, AKNTSB LAX80FVG45Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185 · Arbuckle, CA
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