Cessna A185E

FAA incident reports · 292

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Accident 19980324006869ACessna A185E · Anchorage, AKTouch and go on 06. Reported right wheel locked on touchdown. Ground looped. (.4)the pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings on runway 6 in a tailwheel-equipped airplane on the paved runway. Wind conditions at the time of the accident were 016 at 7 knots.…Mar 24, 1998 · N1987U · Substantial damageAccident 19980225001769ACessna A185E · Anchorage, AKLeft wheel axle broke on landing roll. Left wing struck the ground. Axle attach bolts were stripped of threads. (.4)the pilot landed the tailwheel-equipped airplane on a hard surface runway. The airplane was equipped with 29-inch tundra tires. During the…Feb 25, 1998 · N4535F · Substantial damageAccident 19970921027739ACessna A185E · Wasilla, AKCrashed on takeoff, other circumstances are unknown. (.4)the pilot was planning to ferry his airplane from a private airstrip to a maintenance facility. The airplane's last annual inspection was in 1988. The airplane had not been flown since 1989. The pilot…Sep 21, 1997 · N70122 · Substantial damageAccident 19970826024219ACessna A185E · Igiugig, AKBuzzed fishing lodge. Accellerated stall on turning pull up. The float equipped aircrafat was destoryed.Aug 26, 1997 · N2743J · DestroyedAccident 19970416006039ACessna A185E · Billings, MTAircraft ground looped on landing. (.4)the private pilot, who was acting as pilot-in-command, reported that during the approach for landing, the aircraft encountered turbulence and wind shear conditions. The pilot opted to go-around and asked the flight…Apr 16, 1997 · N70194 · Substantial damageIncident 19970128004309ICessna A185E · Watertown, SDNarrative: arlo gordon, pilot in command of N47428, on January 28, 1997, veered off runway 35 at aty and flipped over after hitting ice during touch down sequence. The aircraft received minor damage and no injuries to the pilot or passenger. Investigation…Jan 28, 1997 · N47428 · Minor damageAccident 19961103034659ACessna A185E · Price, UTNew purchase. Lost control landing roll. Veered off runway. Gear attach bolt failed due stress. Unskilled in type. (.19) on November 3, 1996, approximately 1540 mountain standard time, a Cessna A185E, N19EC, purchased on the previous day by a private pilot,…Nov 3, 1996 · N19EC · Substantial damageIncident 19961028037259ICessna A185E · Fairbanks, AKNarrative: the airman towed an aircraft across the active runway 19L at fai without a clearance from ground control. Counseled airman on the correct procedures for obtaining a clearance prior to operation on restricted areas of ramps, taxi ways and runways.Oct 28, 1996 · N1692MAccident 19961024046309ACessna A185E · Giddings, TX(-23) On oct. 24, 1996 at 1607 central daylight time, a Cessna 185E, N185XX, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Giddings, TX. The airplane was owned and operated by a private owner under title 14 CFR part 91. The private pilot/owner of the…Oct 24, 1996 · N185XX · No damageAccident 19960815046039ACessna A185E · Cody, WY(.4)The pilot landed to the west at a private airstrip, using moderate braking to stop on a steep downhill portion of the runway. He backtaxied and loaded his passengers and baggage, then backtaxied further for takeoff. The pilot stated that during the…Aug 15, 1996 · N185K · Substantial damageAccident 19960728020039ACessna A185E · Talkeetna, AKLost power on takeoff from glacier. Settled. Struck a crevasse. Reported engine surged. No engine defects found.Jul 28, 1996 · N70018 · DestroyedIncident 19960623021449ICessna 185E · Mahoney Creek, IDNarrative: pilot reported as aircraft leaving Mahoney Creek airport, l/h main gear struck hole on runway, causing tailwheel to strike runway. Pilot continued flight to lewiston, ID. Upon post flight inspection, found damage to skin and stringer fwd of l/h…Jun 23, 1996 · N2303Y · Minor damageIncident 19960530012109ICessna 185E · Cazonovia, NYNarrative: pilot surveyed landing area and entered normal traffic pattern. Performed landing check on downwind; gear selected and showed "up". Normal approach and short final touchdown resulted in immediate flip (tail over nose). Aircraft came to rest…May 30, 1996 · N69TD · Minor damageAccident 19960505009519ACessna A185E · Cascade, IDPremature liftoff from wet soft short grass strip. Unable accelerate. Crashed into trees off end of runway.May 5, 1996 · N185MP · Substantial damageAccident 19960503009389ACessna A185E · Kodiak, AKGround looped and nosed over landing in crosswind on a beach.May 3, 1996 · N70039 · Substantial damageAccident 19960406026459ACessna A185E · Fairbanks, AKSki plane veered landing on ski strip. Nosed over. Blamed wind gust. Lifted a wing. Side load broke off ski.Apr 6, 1996 · N1692M · Substantial damageAccident 19951024039219ACessna A185E · Liberal, KSLeft main landing gear axle broke off during taxi to ramp in high wind conditions. 120 foot skid marks on runway.Oct 24, 1995 · N1613M · Substantial damageAccident 19951022033699ACessna A185E · Yakutat, AKLanding on remote strip with a bend in it. Wing caught bushes. Cartwheeled. Gusty wind also a factor.Oct 22, 1995 · N4755Q · Substantial damageAccident 19951004031319ACessna A185E · Ola, IDOn takeoff tailwheel hit boulder. Swerved. Elected continued right wing hit ground. Separated aileron. Continued.Oct 4, 1995 · N70221 · Substantial damageAccident 19950914029599ACessna A185E · Petersburg, AKCrashed on glacier slope. Fog in area. Glacier snow covered floats indicate vertical impact. VFR not recommended.Sep 14, 1995 · N90033 · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 19950814024019ACessna A185E · Dickinson, NDBounced ballooned landing. Wing hit ground in drift. Cartwheeled. Improper recovery. Lacked crosswind skill. (-23) pilot and two (2) passengers departed huron, south dakota on a pleasure flight. Pilot stated that a gust of wind caused the left wing to rise…Aug 14, 1995 · N47428 · Substantial damageIncident 19950627022839ICessna A185E · Portland, ORFailed extend amphibious gear for landing. Ground off bottom of floats landing.Jun 27, 1995 · N2242TIncident 19950620029509ICessna A185E · New Orleans, LAOn touchdown in canal. Loud noise. Slew to right. Left wing tip hit water. Found float assembly chain failed.Jun 20, 1995 · N1997U · Minor damageAccident 19950121000749ACessna A185E · Hillsboro, ORLost power on climbout. Landed in soft field collapsing landing gear. No defects. Pilot blamed fuel contamination.Jan 21, 1995 · N748 · Substantial damageAccident 19941212041499ACessna A185E · Takotna, AKStruck snowbank on takeoff at end of runway. Nosed into trees. Flat light near gross and unplowed runway factors.Dec 12, 1994 · N4552F · DestroyedIncident 19940903025439ICessna 185 · Normandy Lake, TNAborted takeoff after boat crossed in front,attempted to taxi to shore when nose gear popped,plane rolled on back.Sep 3, 1994 · N70230 · Substantial damageIncident 19940809043759ICessna A185E · Anchorage, AKLost directional control landing veered off runway.Aug 9, 1994 · N4708Q · Minor damageIncident 19940626025599ICessna 185 · Crane Lake, MNHard landing on glassy water damaged floats.Jun 26, 1994 · N1972U · Minor damageAccident 19930829042429ACessna A185E · Hulahula River, AKFlew into side of cloud obscured mountain trying to negotiate a pass. VFR was not recomended due rain and snow.Aug 29, 1993 · N70087 · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19930606017009ACessna A185E · Anchorage, AKUnable to sustain flight in floatplane. Settled into trees and brush. Over gross weight and downdraft were factor.Jun 6, 1993 · N70020 · Substantial damageAccident 19930204001639ACessna 185E · North Bend, ORLost control landing in gusty crosswind. Nosed over trying to regain control. Other runway into wind available.Feb 4, 1993 · N5849J · Substantial damageAccident 19921003040109ACessna A185E · Admiralty Islan, AKNosed over landing on a beach. Wheel hit soft sand turning off landing area.Oct 3, 1992 · N4755Q · Substantial damageAccident 19920829033999ACessna A185E · Yakutat, AKGround looped on landing. Pilot believed passenger hit brake but passenger denied same.Aug 29, 1992 · N3347L · Substantial damageAccident 19920729028039ACessna A185E · Cadillac, MITried to lift floatplane off a trailer being towed by pickup. Lifted premature. Wing hit ground. Aircraft tumbled.Jul 29, 1992 · N4573F · Substantial damageAccident 19920530019119ACessna 185E · Lone Pine, CAReported engine not full power. Failed to abort. Ran off end short strip through fence into ditch.May 30, 1992 · N3349L · Substantial damageIncident 19920515023039ICessna A185E · King Salmon, AKRight tire went flat as pilot applied brakes on a crosswind landing. Aircraft ground looped.May 15, 1992 · N4554F · Minor damageIncident 19920513018609ICessna A185E · Gilbertsville, PAParachutist collided in mid-air with another sky diver while attempting a 5 man formation. Died in collision.May 13, 1992 · N1922U · 1 fatalAccident 19911227059519ACessna A185E · Stanley, IDLanded on deep snow covered runway and flipped over.Dec 27, 1991 · N113LC · Substantial damageAccident 19911214056249ACessna A185E · Ketchikan, AKDescended into water turning back due to weather and losing contact with company flight. Failed note descent.Dec 14, 1991 · N2212T · Substantial damage · 1 fatalIncident 19910902055469ICessna A185E · Kotzebue, AKPilot struck rising shore line on a water takeoff. Continued flying to destination.Sep 2, 1991 · N2233T · Minor damageIncident 19910812042889ICessna A185E · Ketchikan, AKEngine vibration and loss of power forced landing in the water outside of gooseneck harbor.Aug 12, 1991 · N90033Accident 19910801031359ACessna A185E · Lake Amitchiak, AKLost control turning downwind after takeoff. Dived into lake. Factors rising terrain turbulence and heavy cargo.Aug 1, 1991 · N1687M · Substantial damage · 2 fatalAccident 19910615022079ACessna A185E · King Salmon, AKRan out of fuel en route. Nosed over on forced landing on tundra.Jun 15, 1991 · N70148 · Substantial damageIncident 19910426016949ICessna A185E · Ketchikan, AKLoud bang from engine on climb. Oil splatter on windshield. Forced landing. Found sheared bolts on crankshaft.Apr 26, 1991 · N2231T · Minor damageIncident 19910315009579ICessna 414A · Cleveland, OHWindshield shattered while preparting for takeoff. Suspect damage was result of unknown previous damage to sheild.Mar 15, 1991 · N25SC · Minor damageAccident 19901017065909ACessna A185E · Pilot Point, AKReported downdraft on short final for dirt strip caused hard impact short of strip. Impact sheared landing gear.Oct 17, 1990 · N2756J · Substantial damageAccident 19900917041189ACessna A185E · Upper Colleen, AKGround looped landing on rough gravel bar. Impacts with rocks failed right main gear. Aircraft then ground looped.Sep 17, 1990 · N70087 · Substantial damageIncident 19900804040619ICessna 414A · Buffalo, NYNose gear collapsed while on the takeoff roll.Aug 4, 1990 · N25SC · Minor damageAccident 19900617020559ACessna A185E · Chandler, AKLost control during takeoff roll. Nosed over.Jun 17, 1990 · N2797J · Substantial damageIncident 19900603029959ICessna A185E · Clancy, MTEngine went to idle. Emergency landing on road. Throttle and mixture bellcrank shaft broke.Jun 3, 1990 · N70006
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