Cessna A185E

NTSB investigations · 267

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NTSB WPR25LA238Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185E · Warren, IDThe pilot’s failure to adequately compensate for a wind gust during the departure roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.Aug 2, 2025 · N2252T · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA014Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185E · Seattle, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll with a crosswind.Oct 12, 2024 · N185WK · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA316Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185E · Eveleth, MNWater contamination of the fuel system which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing was the pilot’s inadequate preflight.Aug 14, 2024 · N2248T · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA059Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 185 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.Jun 24, 2024 · N748WP · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA199Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185E · Nampa, IDLoss of directional control during the takeoff roll.Jun 13, 2024 · N2768J · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA034Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185E · York, PAOil starvation of the number 1 connecting rod bearings, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.Oct 22, 2022 · N36ZN · Substantial damageNTSB ANC22LA037Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185E · Willow, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing which resulted in a nose over.May 27, 2022 · N1694M · Substantial damageNTSB ANC21FA015Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 185 · Chitina, AKAn in-flight breakup during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.Feb 4, 2021 · N9725Z · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20CA285Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Rochester, INThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in a ground loop.Jul 15, 2020 · N2231T · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20CA204Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · San Diego, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a crosswind and excessive braking action, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.Jul 2, 2020 · N3086W · Substantial damageNTSB ANC20CA049Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s decision to attempt to " water ski" atop a remote river in a wheel-equipped airplane, resulting in a loss of control and a nose over.May 6, 2020 · N185SZ · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20CA164Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Anoka, MNThe pilot's inadvertent extension of the landing gear and his subsequent water landing with the wheels extended.Apr 30, 2020 · N1669M · Substantial damageNTSB ANC20LA043Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185E · Eagle River, AKThe pilot’s failure to ensure adequate fuel onboard prior to the planned flight, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and an aerodynamic stall during the subsequent emergency landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s…Apr 12, 2020 · N185RN · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA249Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185 · Saginaw, MIMaintenance personnel’s failure to properly align the crankshaft during an engine reassembly which led to a fatigue failure of the crankshaft and the loss of all engine power.Aug 3, 2019 · N5806J · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA260Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Northway, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent nose-over.May 12, 2019 · N2429E · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA244Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Valparaiso, INThe pilot's improper throttle application and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll in gusting left crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.May 4, 2019 · N7711L · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA100Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Tacoma, WAThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll and his subsequent overapplication of left rudder, which resulted in the right wing impacting the runway.Dec 14, 2018 · N19EC · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Tacoma, WAThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll.Oct 24, 2017 · N19EC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR17LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Nampa, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel airplane during the landing roll.Jul 11, 2017 · N185LC · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA310Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Fall River Mills, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.May 27, 2017 · N2262T · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA054Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Winnemucca, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Oct 25, 2016 · N7711L · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA459Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Gooding, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.Aug 30, 2016 · N185TJ · Substantial damageNTSB ANC16LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185 · Illiamna, AKThe overstress fracture of the left main landing (MLG) gear axle attachment bolts and the subsequent separation of the left MLG wheel, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to control the airplane.Jul 19, 2016 · N85CF · Substantial damageNTSB ANC15LA033Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Talkeetna, AKThe other pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the other pilot’s failure to follow Federal Aviation Administration-recommended traffic pattern procedures.Jun 1, 2015 · N1694M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB ANC15LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Nome, AKThe failure of the left main landing gear leg for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Apr 23, 2015 · N4554F · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185E · Lewiston, METhe pilot's failure to properly set the throttle prior to engine start, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with parked airplanes.Jan 7, 2015 · N70037 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14CA204Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185E · Somerville, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusty crosswind.Apr 19, 2014 · N2219T · Substantial damageNTSB ANC13CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185E · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot's lack of situational awareness and failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain during takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident was the check airmen’s inadequate supervision.Jul 29, 2013 · N4557F · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13CA199Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185E · Cottonwood, IDThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid an object on the grass airstrip during the takeoff.Apr 7, 2013 · N2303Y · Substantial damageNTSB ANC13CA020Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185E · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a main landing gear collapse.Jan 5, 2013 · N4538F · Substantial damageNTSB ANC13CA005Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185E · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a ground loop.Oct 22, 2012 · N1694M · Substantial damageNTSB ANC10LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Ophir, AKThe total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.Mar 10, 2010 · N70039 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC10FA004Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Healy, AKThe pilot's decision to maneuver at a low altitude over rising terrain in conditions conducive to turbulence/downdrafts, resulting in a loss of control and impact with terrain.Oct 14, 2009 · N2764J · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA252Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185E · Tacoma, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.May 18, 2009 · N70083 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA08CA197Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Lakeview, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the rough terrain.Sep 4, 2008 · N185ZZ · Substantial damageNTSB SEA08CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185E · Bend, ORThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was an unexpected crosswind gust.Apr 26, 2008 · N185NH · Substantial damageNTSB ANC08CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion.Apr 9, 2008 · N185AR · Substantial damageNTSB ANC08LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi. Contributing to the accident were rough and uneven terrain, and an excessive taxispeed.Dec 23, 2007 · N572E · Substantial damageNTSB ANC07LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185E · Talkeetna, AKThe loss of engine power during cruise flight due to an improperly repaired airbox.Jul 31, 2007 · N70020 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Valentine, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop by the pilot. A factor contributing to the accident was the gusting crosswind condition.Aug 26, 2006 · N4730Q · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06LA175Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Clear Lake, MNThe pilot's misjudged flare that resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose over. A factor to the accident was the grass runway that the forward landing gear dug into during the hard landing, resulting in the amphibian airplane nosing over.Jul 1, 2006 · N1972U · Substantial damageNTSB ANC06LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Dillingham, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in the airplane's tailwheel snagging a rope during the takeoff run, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was a rope that was positioned…Jun 18, 2006 · N2217T · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06CA140Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185E · Turner, METhe pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, resulting in a runway undershoot, and substantial damage to the airplane.Jun 6, 2006 · N185RW · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Park Valley, UTIncapacitation of the pilot secondary to a myocardial infarction. A ditch was a contributing factor.Jun 4, 2006 · N185JF · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06CA048Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185E · Lewiston, IDThe failure of the left main landing gear attaching bolt, which resulted in the left main gear collapsing during the landing roll.Jan 30, 2006 · N2303Y · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06CA042Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185E · Show Low, AZthe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop.Nov 19, 2005 · N4562F · Substantial damageNTSB ANC06TA009Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 185 · Cordova, AKA fracture and separation of the main landing gear strut during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control, and subsequent nose down. Factors contributing to the accident were the manufacturer's and the FAA's insufficient standards/requirements…Nov 5, 2005 · N771X · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05CA287Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185E · San Andreas, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane upon encountering a dust devil during the takeoff roll.Sep 1, 2005 · N1644M · Substantial damageNTSB ANC05CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185E · Wasilla, AKThe flight instructor's failure to provide adequate supervision of the second pilot during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and an intentional ground-loop by the instructor. A factor in the accident was the dual student's ( a certificated…Apr 18, 2005 · N4557F · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Tucson, AZa loss of directional control due to the failure of unknown maintenance personnel to install the tailwheel-locking collar, and the inadequate maintenance inspection of the worn tailwheel steering arm.Mar 9, 2005 · N4530F · Substantial damage
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