Cessna A185E
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Accident 20051119031819ACessna A185E · Show Low, AZ(-23) At approximately 09:35, MST, the pilot in command of N4562F departed payson, Arizona (pan) enroute to Show Low, Arizona (sow) in VFR conditions. Before arriving at the sow airport the pilot checked the airport conditions by contacting the local UNICOM…Accident 20051105029869ACessna A185E · Cordova, AK(-23) A tundra tire equipped Cessna 185 airplane, sustained substantial damage when the left wheel and axle separated from the left main landing gear strut during the landing at johnstone point a remote strip on hinchinbrook island twenty miles southwest of…Accident 20050902020829ACessna A185E · Calaveras, CA(-23) Pilot stated that he was caught in a dust devil just as he broke ground. He applied full rudder, but the aircraft continued in an uncommanded turn. He reduced power and was able to gain control just before he hit the ground and broke the landing gear…Accident 20050418006489ACessna A185E · Wasilla, AK(-23) This certified flight instructor was conducting instruction with a private pilot in preparation for a bfr. Control of the aircraft was lost during a landing causing the aircraft to veer to one side. The instructor decided to ground loop the aircraft at…Accident 20050309005609ACessna A185E · Marana, AZ(-23) The pilot stated, "a normal landing was performed and during the rollout the aircraft began a slow left turn. I added a small directional correction without response and added additional correction until the right rudder was at the control stop and a…Accident 20041003025769ACessna A185E · Luna, NM(-23) On October 3, 2004, at approximately 0930 MDT a Cessna 185, N5964 registered to thomas raybourn collided with trees after takeoff from a private airstrip near Luna, NM, while on a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time…Accident 20040525012199ACessna A185E · Anchorage, AK(-23) Pilot stated that: after a thorough preflight pilot along with one passenger took off from runway 24 @ mri to practice touch and go landings. Pilot had just purchased aircraft and this was to be his first flight. Fuel tanks were filled with…Accident 20040519010489ACessna A185E · King Salmon, AK(-23) The aircraft a Cessna 185E (N1932U) landed on lower ugashik lake while bear hunting. The take off area was a strip of sand and gravel composition not soft or hard packed, but solid enough for landing and take off. The width of the usable shore line was…Accident 20040508008989ACessna A185E · Denver, CO(-23) On may 8, 2004 Cessna N185K crashed short of runway 17L at Centennial Airport, Colorado. The private pilot and his passenger were seriously injured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage. This flight was conducted under FAR 91. Weather conditions…Incident 20040508008859ICessna A185E · Anchor River, AK(-23) At cruise cabin filled with smoke and engine began to vibrate. Pilot reduced throttle to idle engine smoothed out and smoke would clear. When power was reapplied smoke and engine vibration increased. No indication of engine problems prior to smoke in…Accident 20031014035069ACessna A185E · Cedarville, MI(-23) He departed the hessel airport (5Y1) enroute to drummond island so that he could refuel. At about the midpoint of the planned 18 minute flight the engine quit and he made a forced landing off airport. He landed in the area that had the fewest and…Accident 20030817020299ACessna A185E · Emmett, ID(-23) During second touch and go at Emmett, Idaho airport, runway 28, pilot stated the aircraft swerved left of runway centerline. He corrected by applying right brake which caused the aircraft to swerve back to the right of runway centerline. When he…Accident 20030629037229ACessna A185E · Bell Island, AK(-23) On 6/29/03 at approximately 0900, N48061 was observed flying 20 ft above a group of fishing boats near Bell Island, AK. Shortly after passing the boats, the pilot pitched up severely, climbing momentarily, and then ultimately stalled and plummeted to…Accident 20030528013029ACessna A185E · Ft Wainwright, AK(-23) NTSB #ANC03LA052 [privacy data omitted] after completing two touch and go landings at the bradley field in north pole, the department of forestry/blm pilot flew to ft. Wainwright aaf to land on runway 24. The base of operations for the blm is located on…Accident 20030528009979ACessna A185E · Talkeetna, AK(-23) The Cessna 185E departed Talkeetna airport at app. 12:53 pm for the Mt. Mckinley base camp. N70176 was operated by mckinley air taxi of Talkeetna AK. The aircraft left with 3 passengers, 1 crew, and near gross weight. N70176 impacted a glacier in south…Accident 20030309002279ACessna A185E · Galena, AK(.19) On March 9, 2003, about 0930 Alaska daylight time, a wheel/ski-equipped Cessna 185 airplane, N1613M, sustained substantial damage when it collided with terrain during an aborted takeoff from the Galena Airport, Galena, Alaska. The airplane was being…Accident 20020911023539ACessna A185E · Mcgrath, AK(.19) On September 11, 2002, about 1300 Alaska daylight time, a float-equipped Cessna 185 airplane, N1987U, sustained substantial damage during takeoff from a remote water-filled slough located about 52 miles north of Mcgrath, Alaska. The airplane was being…Accident 20020523012529ACessna A185E · Grand Marais, MN(-23) During taxi out in preparation for take off the pilot became aware of strong crosswind conditions. During the take off roll on runway 27 the pilot did not maintain directional control due to gusty crosswinds. The aircraft ran off of the left side of the…Accident 20020428010379ACessna A185E · Greeley, CO(-23) Upon landing the pilot reported that the left brake failed, causing the aircraft to ground loop. The aircraft received substantial damage. Beegles aircraft will file a malfunction or defect report, if needed, after conducting repairs.Accident 20011021028609ACessna A185E · Winnemucca, NV(-23) Local unreported gusty crosswinds. (.19) on October 21, 2001, about 1130 hours pacific daylight time, a Cessna A185E, N7711L, operated by the pilot, was substantially damaged during landing roll at Winnemucca, Nevada. Neither the pilot nor passenger…Accident 20011005037389ACessna 185E · Portalsworth, AK(-23) On October 5, 2001 at about 1030 Alaska daylight time, a float equipped Cessna 185 airplane, N1966U, sustained substantial damage when it collided with the surface of lake clark, about 18 miles northeast of port alsworth, Alaska. The flight originated…Accident 20010726039329ACessna A185E · Yakutat, AK(-23) On t/o @ remote strip pilot lost control & aircraft ran off of runway into trees.Accident 20010707038579ACessna A185E · Cantwell, AK(-23) The student pilot was flying his own float-equipped airplane, as a flight of two airplanes, on a cross-country flight from anchorage, Alaska to fairbanks, Alaska. While in the Cantwell area the second aircraft pilot by the student's instructor smelled a…Accident 20010601014139ACessna A185E · Long Beach, CA(-23) Pilot lost control (groundlooped) at slow speed (about 20 knots) on rollout.Incident 20010513009399ICessna A185E · Bekuga, AK(-23)While taxiing out on Beluga Lake, the right float compartment began to fill with water, pilot returned to dock. After a detail inspection it was noted, front bumper seal came loose allowing float to sink.Incident 20010129004399ICessna A185E · Chugiak, AK(-23) On 29 January 2001, [privacy data omitted] PIC of N70020, a Cessna 185, returned to Birchwood Airport (bcv) and could not land due to heavy fog. [privacy data omitted]Decided to leave bcv and land at upper fire lake. [privacy data omitted]Descended…Incident 20000526017629ICessna A185E · Homer, AK(-23) On 05/26/2000 pilto in command landed N70200 on floats at Beluga lake in Homer AK. Gusty wind conditions prevailed. Suring the taxi to shore, pilot in command had aircraft in a plow configuration and abruptly pulled the power off and when the tail…Incident 20000526017039ICessna A185E · Burns, OR(-23)The pilot of Cessna 185 aircraft, N694BK, operating under FAR 91 fligth rules, reproted unusual engine noises and low oil pressure approximately 15 mintues after departing (bno), Burns, Oregon. He had just requested VFR flight following from salt lake,…Incident 20000422017469ICessna A185E · Dillingham, AK(-23) On April 4, 2000, about 1725 local time, a ski equipped Cessna 185 airplane, N85CF, sustained minor damage while landing on an ice covered Lake Nerka. On landing roll-out the a/c ski broke through the ice, causing little damage. The airplane was being…Accident 19991223046649ACessna 185 · Seward, AK(-23) On December 23, 1999, at 10:30 Alaska daylight time, a Cessna 185, N70021, sustained substantial damage when it nosed over during take off from an off airport beach on montaque island. The pilot stated winds were light and variable and the tide was…Accident 19991017042549ACessna A185E · Lake Wales, FL(.4)The pilot stated that during cruise flight about 700-800 feet MSL, the engine experienced a gradual loss of power. He attempted to correct the loss of power situation but was unable. While descending for a forced landing, the airplane collided with a tree…Accident 19991007046679ACessna A185E · Yakutat, AK(-23) After landing at the italio river landing strip near Yakutat, the airplane was decelerating on a roll-out when right wheel casting broke and departed the axle. The right axle dragged through the sand beach runway. The right wing impacted the sand…Accident 19990829024649ACessna A185E · Anchorage, AK(.19) On August 29, 1999, about 1815 Alaska daylight time, a float equipped Cessna A185E airplane, N124LR, sustained substantial damage during a forced landing, about 4 miles east of Anchorage, Alaska, at 61.06.37 north latitude, 149.51.80 west longitude. The…Accident 19990709008999ACessna A185E · Beckwourth, CAAcft ran off the rwy after landing and sustained substantial damage. (-23) during the landing rollout, the a/c was blown sideways by a heat generated dust devil/whirlwind, (previously unseen by the pilot) causing the left wheel/axle to snap off. The landing…Accident 19990623007549ACessna A185E · East Haddam, CTAcft was on a maintenance test flight when it crashed on take-off from rwy 32 into the Connecticut river and was destroyed, other circumstances are unknown. (.4)the airplane was on its first flight since recent maintenance from a previous accident in which…Accident 19990521042729ACessna A185E · Othello, WA(-23) The pilot had lost control of the a/c on landing roll-out due to gusting crosswinds. R/h gear broke from a/c, r/h wing contacted the ground and both propeller blades are curled back from contacting the ground. The r/h wing outboard 5 1/2 feet is bent…Accident 19990426003879ACessna A185E · Haines, AKAcft crashed under unknown circumstances while landing and sustained substantial damage. (.4) the private pilot was landing the amphibious float plane on runway 08. The runway was wet, and winds were reported to be 070 degrees at 20 knots, gusting to 29…Accident 19981102031089ACessna A185E · Tucson, AZOn 11/02/98 pilot Douglas w. case (pilot certificate 001434852 ATP) at 1101 MST was on the takeoff phase of a VFR local part 91 flight from Tucson, AZ, in his Cessna 185-A185E (SN1363) N185Z, when the pilot seat slid aft. When the seat moved aft Mr. Case lost…Accident 19980919025419ACessna A185E · Mesa, AZ(.19)On September 19, 1998, at 1736 hours mountain standard time, a Cessna 185E, N1613M, veered off the runway on landing at the Falcon Field Airport, Mesa, Arizona. The aircraft sustained substantial damage. The commercial pilot, the sole occupant, was not…Accident 19980829022349ACessna A185E · Anchorage, AK(.4) The airline transport pilot was landing a tailwheel equipped airplane on a paved, dry runway. The pilot stated that on initial touchdown, the airplane bounced and became airborne. He recovered from the bounce, and added power to cushion the decent. He…Accident 19980816021129ACessna A185E · Susanville, CAPilot lost control of the acft on takeoff, and the acft ground looped. (-23) while attempting a takeoff from runway 29 at Susanville, CA the commercial pilot lost directional control and ground looped the airplane approximately 300 feet from the beginning of…Accident 19980714016639ACessna A185E · Mcgrath, AKRough engine at cruise. Turned back for mcg but landed on road. Connecting rod cap came loosed. (.4) the pilot was flying the airplane to a repair station for an inspection of the engine. He had noticed metal particulate matter in the engine oil during the…Incident 19980705025629ICessna A185F · Homer, AKRight main gear broke turning off runway after landing. Gear ssent for analysis. (-5)on July 5, 1998, about 1400 Alaska daylight time, a wheel equipped Cessna 185 airplane, N3347L, sustained minor damage while taxiing at the Homer Airport, Homer, Alaska. The…Accident 19980701023959ACessna A185E · Iliamna, AK(.4)The certificated airline transport pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings on runway 17 in a tailwheel airplane. He stated that at the time of the accident, he inadvertently failed to meet the pilot-in-command requirements for a tailwheel airplane. The…Accident 19980619020329ACessna A185E · Anchorage, AKBlew a tire landing. Swerved. Wing hit ground began ground loop. Hit brakes nosed down. Tundra tire equipped. (.4)the pilot was landing a tail wheel equipped airplane on a dry, asphalt runway. The airplane had 24 inch tundra tires installed. The oversize…Accident 19980613013469ACessna A185E · Anchorage, AKEngine lost power enroute. Float equipped 185 landed in mud short of lake hood. Nosed over. No anomalies found. (.4)the engine sustained a total loss of power while in cruise flight about 800 feet MSL. During the forced landing on mud flats, the float…Accident 19980529016039ACessna A185E · Kotzebue, AK(.4)The first pilot, a certificated flight instructor, was providing flight instruction and recurrent training to the second pilot, a certificated commercial pilot. The first pilot said that two successful landings were accomplished on the same sand bar prior…Incident 19980526037109ICessna A185E · East Haddam, CT(-5) Aircraft departed Goodspeed Airport, (42B) runway 32, climbed out north up river with walter a. johnson as (PIC), alton fitzgerald (CFI) in rt. Fwd. Seat, and joseph rizzo in the right rear seat. After clearing the bridge and power lines they set up for…Incident 19980430011669ICessna A185E · Juneau, AKNarrative: office tracking number: ial 05980002. The engine lost power on takeoff. Investigation revealed that the fuel selector valve had been rotated 180 degrees out from the "both on" position. The plastic guard that would have prevented this had been cut…Incident 19980426010069ICessna A185E · Talkeetna, AKNarrative: incident #IAL38042601. Pilot training on new hire. Had shimmy in tail wheel and instructor pushed yoke forward to raise the tail. The pilot hit the brakes and aircraft went on it's nose striking the prop on runway, then back on the tail. Prop was…
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