Cessna 185D

NTSB investigations · 44

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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 ('2072812')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB CEN25LA153Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 185 · Wausau, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in shifting wind conditions.Apr 7, 2025 · N1526F · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Laytonsville, MDThe failure of the tailwheel attachment tube during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and the left main landing gear collapsing.Jan 17, 2020 · N1557F · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA488Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Brooks Range, AKThe airplane's encounter with downdraft conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a subsequent loss of altitude and collision with terrain.Aug 12, 2018 · N62882 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA503Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s failure to recognize he was taking off with a tailwind and his inadequate compensation for taking off with a tailwind, which led to the airplane’s failure to attain a climb and a subsequent forced landing.Sep 22, 2016 · N5892T · Substantial damageNTSB ANC13CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185D · North Pole, AKThe malfunction of the right main wheel brake during taxi due to a faulty O-ring in the right brake pedal master cylinder.Aug 8, 2013 · N75LE · Substantial damageNTSB ANC98LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.Jul 23, 1998 · N5892T · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185D · Wetumpka, ALloss of engine power during a go-around for undetermined reason(s).Apr 11, 1997 · N285BG · Substantial damageNTSB ANC93LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Barrow, AKThe fatigue fracture of the main landing gear spring.May 23, 1993 · N75LE · Substantial damageNTSB NYC89LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185D · Wolfeboro, NHLoss of engine power for an unknown reason. Factors related to the accident were: the obstructions (trees & boats) in the emergency landing area.Jul 31, 1989 · N1526F · Substantial damageNTSB ANC89LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The crosswind and gusts were contributing factors.Jul 1, 1989 · N75LE · Substantial damageNTSB ANC87LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185D · North Pole, AKThe pilot stated that during the right downwind approach to the airstrip the aircraft ran out of fuel; the engine quit and then he attempted an emergency landing. The plt attempted to land on the rwy. Inspection revealed no fuel in the acft and the fuel…Jan 27, 1987 · N75LE · Substantial damageNTSB CHI86LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · St. Ignace, MIThe pilot stated that after the application of full power for takeoff his seat slid back to its full aft position. He could not reach any of the controls. He then unfastened his seat belt and lunged forward to pull the power off. At this time the right wing…Jan 20, 1986 · N1573F · Substantial damageNTSB ANC85LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Kantishna, AKThe plt was on a flt from fairbanks to Kantishna, AK; however, the rwy at Kantishna was muddy, so he elected to return to fairbanks. While returning, he elected to land at an abandoned mine strip for a comfort stop. During the landing, a hydraulic line to the…Jun 14, 1985 · N75LE · Substantial damageNTSB ANC84FA027Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna C-185-D · Anchorage, AKThe acft crashed shortly after takeoff following a power loss. The plt stated that smoke entered the cockpit from the heat vents. He thought the smoke was from residual oil spilled on the engine during an oil change and he pulled the engine cut off mistaking…Dec 19, 1983 · N5886T · Substantial damageNTSB ANC81DA006Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185 · Fort Yukon, AKNov 26, 1980 · N75LE · Substantial damageNTSB SEA80DYA10Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185D · Challis, IDMar 8, 1980 · N5895T · Substantial damageNTSB LAX79DUJ71Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185 · Lake Havasu, AZMay 11, 1979 · N5877T · Substantial damageNTSB ANC78FA049Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 185 · Kotzebue, AKJul 11, 1978 · N5885T · Substantial damageNTSB ANC78DAG17Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 185D · Mt.Susitna, AKDec 27, 1977 · N1553F · Substantial damageNTSB NYC77DNC07Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185 · Newport, MENov 3, 1976 · N1517F · Substantial damageNTSB MIA76FLD89Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185D · Brooksville, FLSep 22, 1976 · N445J · DestroyedNTSB MKC76DCJ36Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185D · Ashby, NEMay 25, 1976 · N5700M · Substantial damageNTSB MIA76AM047Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 185 · St Petersburg, FLNov 26, 1975 · N445J · Substantial damageNTSB ANC76DAG46Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185 · Cordova, AKSep 19, 1975 · N5886T · Substantial damageNTSB OAK75FVM37Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185D · San Carlos, CAJun 18, 1975 · N1535F · Substantial damageNTSB FTW75FRD39Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 185D · New Orleans, LAApr 11, 1975 · N1568F · Substantial damageNTSB ANC75DAG27Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185 · Glennallen, AKSep 1, 1974 · N1516F · Substantial damageNTSB ANC74DAG67Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 185 · Anchorage, AKOct 13, 1973 · N1531F · Substantial damageNTSB SEA72FYA18Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 185 · American Falls, IDNov 2, 1971 · N5895T · DestroyedNTSB FTW72DRG26Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185D · Pueblo Of Sf, MexicoJun 29, 1971 · N5877T · Substantial damageNTSB FTW71FRD27Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185D · Lafayette, LANov 27, 1970 · N1512F · Substantial damageNTSB LAX71DVA39Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 185 · Taft, CAOct 31, 1970 · N1529F · Minor damageNTSB ANC70AA086Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185 · Ketchikan, AKJun 8, 1970 · N1523F · Substantial damageNTSB SEA70DWD11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185D · Orcas, WAMay 2, 1970 · N1541F · Substantial damageNTSB ANC70A0011Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185 · Seward, AKJul 25, 1969 · N5886T · Substantial damageNTSB DEN69D0177Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185E · Rock Springs, WYFeb 5, 1969 · N1547F · Substantial damageNTSB DEN69F0141Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185 · Veyo, UTOct 13, 1968 · N5700M · Substantial damageNTSB ANC67D0084Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185 · Healy Fork, AKFeb 21, 1967 · N685LA · Substantial damageNTSB ANC66D0107Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185 · North Pole, AKMay 19, 1966 · N685LA · Substantial damageNTSB ANC66A0042Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185 · Anchorage, AKMay 2, 1966 · N5892T · Substantial damageNTSB FTW66D0558Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185 · Baton Rouge, LAMar 17, 1966 · N1573F · Substantial damageNTSB FTW66F0517Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185D · Bayou Sale, LAFeb 3, 1966 · N1512F · Substantial damageNTSB FTW66D0324Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185 · Baton Rouge, LASep 25, 1965 · N5885T · Substantial damageNTSB DEN66D0074Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 185 · Jackson, WYJul 14, 1965 · N1535F · Substantial damage
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