Cessna 185A

NTSB investigations · 56

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072804')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB WPR25LA298Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 185A · Ilwaco, WAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Sep 27, 2025 · N186X · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA327Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Gulkana, AKThe pilot's loss of airplane control just before touchdown in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in ground loop after touchdown.Jun 8, 2019 · N4057Y · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Ridgeland, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.Feb 25, 2019 · N10044 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA215Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185A · Bend, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Apr 30, 2011 · N1679Z · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185A · Madras, ORThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane while in the traffic pattern to land, which resulted in a midair collision.Dec 1, 2010 · N1699Z · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB ANC10LA087Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185A · Paxson, AKThe pilot's decision to make a climbing turn close to the ground in gusting wind at a low airspeed, resulting in a loss of control and collision with terrain.Sep 12, 2010 · N4038Y · Substantial damageNTSB ANC05CA013Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was deep wet snow.Oct 29, 2004 · N185CQ · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA258Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185A · Fillmore, CAthe pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the in-flight collision with terrain during a climb.Aug 16, 2002 · N4145Y · Substantial damageNTSB SEA98LA007Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185A · Damascus, ORfailure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from terrain. Factors relating to the accident included: darkness, and hilly/mountainous terrain.Oct 23, 1997 · N714 · DestroyedNTSB ANC95LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185A · Teller, AKDeflation of the left main tundra tire due to valve stem damage (failure) when the tire rotated independently of the wheel rim, resulting in loss of directional control and a ground swerve.Aug 15, 1995 · N4145Y · Substantial damageNTSB LAX95LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185A · Long Beach, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft both during the landing and the attempted rejected landing maneuver.Dec 22, 1994 · N101LL · Substantial damageNTSB SEA93FA205Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 185A · De Borgia, MTThe pilot's poor in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain airspeed above a stall.Sep 22, 1993 · N4176Y · DestroyedNTSB ANC93LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Victory, AKThe pilot selected unsuitable terrain for landing.Jun 20, 1993 · N1679Z · Substantial damageNTSB SEA93LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185A · Lowell, IDFatigue of the rocker arm and unsuitable terrain which was encountered during the precautionary landing.May 23, 1993 · N4080Y · Substantial damageNTSB ANC91LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Jago River, AKThe pilot's loss of directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the wet surface of the airstrip, the curve in the airstrip, and the vegetation which covered the entire airstrip.Jul 19, 1991 · N1650Z · Substantial damageNTSB ANC91LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185A · Wood River, AKThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Soft sand in the emergency landing area was a related factor.Jul 13, 1991 · N1689Z · Substantial damageNTSB ATL90TL#03Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna 185A · Americus, GAAug 2, 1990 · N710 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC90LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185-A · Anchorage, AKFailure of the right main gear torque plate causing an uncontrollable landing roll out.Jun 22, 1990 · N4145Y · Substantial damageNTSB ANC88FA021Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot and his two passengers were returning from a hunting trip when the airplane crashed 7 miles from the Fairbanks international airport. The airplane struck the ground in a vertical attitude at a high rate of speed. Evidence at the scene suggests that…Nov 27, 1987 · N4056Y · DestroyedNTSB SEA87FA162Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 185E · Ketchikan, AKN58318 (Hughes 369, under contract with us geological survey) was inbnd fm se to lnd at Ketchikan-temsco heliport (6Z4) as N73WS (Cessna 185 amphibian) was depg se fm Ketchikan intl arpt (ktn). Ktn & 6Z4 were located in tongass narrows withmtns NE & sw. Rprtd…Aug 12, 1987 · N73WS · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB DEN87LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185A · Hillsboro, NDThe pvt plt was receiving dual instruction for the purpose of a checkout in the Cessna 185. The dual student landed the acft on runway 34 with a right crosswind. During the landing roll the acft began to 'weathervane' and the rt wing began to rise. Remedial…Jul 28, 1987 · N1686Z · Substantial damageNTSB ANC84LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Mt Plummer, AKThe plt stated that while landing in a crosswind, he ground looped the airplane. The acft departed the airstrip surface and rolled off the mountainside backward.Sep 21, 1984 · N1688Z · Substantial damageNTSB ANC83LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185A · Aniak, AKThe plt was taking off from a strip near a camp site. Reportedly, the strip was located on a hill (level bench area) & was oriented generally in a north/south direction. The plt reported that the wind was from 080 deg at about 15 gusting 18 KTS. The acft was…Sep 14, 1983 · N1688Z · Substantial damageNTSB ANC81DA065Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 185 · Bethel, AKJun 19, 1981 · N1688Z · Minor damageNTSB ANC80FA023Accident · 7 fatalClosedCessna 185 · Shungnak, AKJan 14, 1980 · N1690Z · DestroyedNTSB FTW79FPM03Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 185A · Tulsa, OKNov 10, 1978 · N4074Y · Substantial damageNTSB DEN77DTE30Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 185A · Englewood, COApr 1, 1977 · N101LL · Substantial damageNTSB ANC77DA005Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185 · Ambler, AKNov 7, 1976 · N1690Z · Substantial damageNTSB MIA76DKA03Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 185 · St Thomas, VIFeb 25, 1976 · N181U · DestroyedNTSB SEA76DYG33Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185 · Grangeville, IDFeb 22, 1976 · N4146C · Substantial damageNTSB DEN76DTC09Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185A · Casper, WYAug 3, 1975 · N101LL · Substantial damageNTSB DEN7LAD005Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 185 · Bullfrog Basin, UTJul 13, 1975 · N4188Y · Substantial damageNTSB DEN73AD051Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185 · Vernal, UTJun 6, 1973 · N4188Y · Substantial damageNTSB MKC73DCJ03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185 · Geneva, NEJul 9, 1972 · N4061Y · Substantial damageNTSB ANC72FAD02Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185A · Haines, AKJan 7, 1972 · N1688Z · Substantial damageNTSB ANC72DAG60Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185A · Homer, AKOct 2, 1971 · N1646Z · Substantial damageNTSB MIA71AM106Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185A · Charltte Amlie, VIMay 31, 1971 · N169E · Substantial damageNTSB FTW71DPJ26Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185 · Buffalo, OKDec 9, 1970 · N101LL · Substantial damageNTSB MIA70OKA07Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185A · La Romana, DRJun 23, 1970 · N4062Y · Substantial damageNTSB MKC70D0284Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185A · Hershey, NENov 27, 1969 · N4062Y · Substantial damageNTSB ANC69A0035Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 185 · Missing AircraftJan 9, 1969 · N1656Z · DestroyedNTSB UNK68X0125Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185A · Bengazi, LibyaMar 13, 1968 · N494F · Substantial damageNTSB UNK68X0118Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185 · Katete, MIJan 5, 1968 · N4164Y · Substantial damageNTSB ANC68F0080Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185A · King Salmon, AKJun 13, 1967 · N1609Z · Substantial damageNTSB ANC68D0064Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185 · Kaltag, AKMay 27, 1967 · N1632Z · Substantial damageNTSB SEA67D0167Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185 · Great Falls, MTSep 15, 1966 · N4145Y · Substantial damageNTSB NYC67F0149Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 185A · Boonville, NYAug 6, 1966 · N169E · Substantial damageNTSB DEN67D0051Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185A · Denver, COJul 21, 1966 · N1656Z · Substantial damageNTSB FTW67D0067Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 185 · Houma, LAJul 10, 1966 · N1690Z · Substantial damageNTSB MIA66A0118Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 185A · Lafollette, TNApr 8, 1966 · N4184Y · Destroyed
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