# NTSB investigations: Cessna 185D

A list on [Cessna 185D](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-185d.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

- [NTSB CEN25LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA153.md): Cessna 185 · Wausau, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 7, 2025 · N1526F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in shifting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA20CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA091.md): Cessna 185 · Laytonsville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 17, 2020 · N1557F · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB GAA18CA488](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA488.md): Cessna 185 · Brooks Range, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2018 · N62882 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's encounter with downdraft conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a subsequent loss of altitude and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA16CA503](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA503.md): Cessna 185 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2016 · N5892T · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ANC13CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA075.md): Cessna 185D · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2013 · N75LE · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the right main wheel brake during taxi due to a faulty O-ring in the right brake pedal master cylinder.
- [NTSB ANC98LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA106.md): Cessna 185 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1998 · N5892T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB MIA97LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA137.md): Cessna 185D · Wetumpka, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1997 · N285BG · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power during a go-around for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB ANC93LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA086.md): Cessna 185 · Barrow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1993 · N75LE · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fracture of the main landing gear spring.
- [NTSB NYC89LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA181.md): Cessna 185D · Wolfeboro, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1989 · N1526F · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason. Factors related to the accident were: the obstructions (trees & boats) in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB ANC89LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA111.md): Cessna 185 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1989 · N75LE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The crosswind and gusts were contributing factors.
- [NTSB ANC87LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA027.md): Cessna 185D · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1987 · N75LE · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB CHI86LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA070.md): Cessna 185 · St. Ignace, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1986 · N1573F · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB ANC85LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA095.md): Cessna 185 · Kantishna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1985 · N75LE · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB ANC84FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84FA027.md): Cessna C-185-D · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1983 · N5886T · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB ANC81DA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DA006.md): Cessna 185 · Fort Yukon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 26, 1980 · N75LE · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA80DYA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80DYA10.md): Cessna 185D · Challis, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 8, 1980 · N5895T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX79DUJ71](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79DUJ71.md): Cessna 185 · Lake Havasu, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 11, 1979 · N5877T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC78FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC78FA049.md): Cessna 185 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 11, 1978 · N5885T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC78DAG17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC78DAG17.md): Cessna 185D · Mt.Susitna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 27, 1977 · N1553F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77DNC07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77DNC07.md): Cessna 185 · Newport, ME · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 3, 1976 · N1517F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76FLD89](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FLD89.md): Cessna 185D · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 22, 1976 · N445J · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC76DCJ36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DCJ36.md): Cessna 185D · Ashby, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 25, 1976 · N5700M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76AM047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76AM047.md): Cessna 185 · St Petersburg, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 26, 1975 · N445J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC76DAG46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76DAG46.md): Cessna 185 · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 19, 1975 · N5886T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK75FVM37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75FVM37.md): Cessna 185D · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 18, 1975 · N1535F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75FRD39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FRD39.md): Cessna 185D · New Orleans, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 11, 1975 · N1568F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC75DAG27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75DAG27.md): Cessna 185 · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1974 · N1516F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC74DAG67](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC74DAG67.md): Cessna 185 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 13, 1973 · N1531F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA72FYA18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72FYA18.md): Cessna 185 · American Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 2, 1971 · N5895T · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW72DRG26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72DRG26.md): Cessna 185D · Pueblo Of Sf, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 29, 1971 · N5877T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71FRD27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FRD27.md): Cessna 185D · Lafayette, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 27, 1970 · N1512F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71DVA39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71DVA39.md): Cessna 185 · Taft, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 31, 1970 · N1529F · Minor damage
- [NTSB ANC70AA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC70AA086.md): Cessna 185 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 8, 1970 · N1523F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA70DWD11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA70DWD11.md): Cessna 185D · Orcas, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 2, 1970 · N1541F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC70A0011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC70A0011.md): Cessna 185 · Seward, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1969 · N5886T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN69D0177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN69D0177.md): Cessna 185E · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 5, 1969 · N1547F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN69F0141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN69F0141.md): Cessna 185 · Veyo, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 13, 1968 · N5700M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC67D0084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC67D0084.md): Cessna 185 · Healy Fork, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 21, 1967 · N685LA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC66D0107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC66D0107.md): Cessna 185 · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 19, 1966 · N685LA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC66A0042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC66A0042.md): Cessna 185 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 2, 1966 · N5892T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66D0558](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66D0558.md): Cessna 185 · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 17, 1966 · N1573F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66F0517](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0517.md): Cessna 185D · Bayou Sale, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 3, 1966 · N1512F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66D0324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66D0324.md): Cessna 185 · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 25, 1965 · N5885T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN66D0074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66D0074.md): Cessna 185 · Jackson, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 14, 1965 · N1535F · Substantial damage

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-185d/ntsb

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