# NTSB investigations: Cessna A185E

A list on [Cessna A185E](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-a185e.md).

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

Page 1 of 6 · 267 investigations

- [NTSB WPR25LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA238.md): Cessna A185E · Warren, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 2, 2025 · N2252T · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB WPR25LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA014.md): Cessna A185E · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 12, 2024 · N185WK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll with a crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN24LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA316.md): Cessna A185E · Eveleth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 14, 2024 · N2248T · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination of the fuel system which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing was the pilot’s inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB ANC24LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA059.md): Cessna 185 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2024 · N748WP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR24LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA199.md): Cessna A185E · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 13, 2024 · N2768J · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA23LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA034.md): Cessna A185E · York, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 22, 2022 · N36ZN · Substantial damage
  > Oil starvation of the number 1 connecting rod bearings, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC22LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA037.md): Cessna A185E · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2022 · N1694M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC21FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21FA015.md): Cessna 185 · Chitina, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 4, 2021 · N9725Z · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight breakup during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN20CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA285.md): Cessna A185 · Rochester, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2020 · N2231T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR20CA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA204.md): Cessna A185 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2020 · N3086W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a crosswind and excessive braking action, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ANC20CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA049.md): Cessna 185 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2020 · N185SZ · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB CEN20CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA164.md): Cessna A185 · Anoka, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2020 · N1669M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent extension of the landing gear and his subsequent water landing with the wheels extended.
- [NTSB ANC20LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20LA043.md): Cessna A185E · Eagle River, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 12, 2020 · N185RN · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB CEN19LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA249.md): Cessna A185 · Saginaw, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 3, 2019 · N5806J · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance 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.
- [NTSB GAA19CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA260.md): Cessna A185 · Northway, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2019 · N2429E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA244.md): Cessna A185 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2019 · N7711L · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB GAA19CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA100.md): Cessna A185 · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 14, 2018 · N19EC · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB GAA18CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA023.md): Cessna A185 · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2017 · N19EC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR17LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA162.md): Cessna A185E · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2017 · N185LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA310.md): Cessna A185 · Fall River Mills, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2017 · N2262T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA054.md): Cessna A185 · Winnemucca, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 25, 2016 · N7711L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA16CA459](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA459.md): Cessna A185 · Gooding, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2016 · N185TJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC16LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16LA046.md): Cessna A185 · Illiamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2016 · N85CF · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ANC15LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15LA033.md): Cessna 185 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2015 · N1694M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ANC15LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15LA023.md): Cessna 185 · Nome, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2015 · N4554F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear leg for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA15CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA095.md): Cessna A185E · Lewiston, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 7, 2015 · N70037 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly set the throttle prior to engine start, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with parked airplanes.
- [NTSB ERA14CA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA204.md): Cessna A185E · Somerville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2014 · N2219T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC13CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA069.md): Cessna A185E · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2013 · N4557F · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB WPR13CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA199.md): Cessna A185E · Cottonwood, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2013 · N2303Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid an object on the grass airstrip during the takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC13CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA020.md): Cessna A185E · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 5, 2013 · N4538F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a main landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB ANC13CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA005.md): Cessna A185E · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2012 · N1694M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ANC10LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA024.md): Cessna A185E · Ophir, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2010 · N70039 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ANC10FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10FA004.md): Cessna A185E · Healy, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2009 · N2764J · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB WPR09CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA252.md): Cessna 185E · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2009 · N70083 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA08CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA197.md): Cessna A185F · Lakeview, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2008 · N185ZZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the rough terrain.
- [NTSB SEA08CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA112.md): Cessna 185E · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 26, 2008 · N185NH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was an unexpected crosswind gust.
- [NTSB ANC08CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA049.md): Cessna 185 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2008 · N185AR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ANC08LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA029.md): Cessna 185 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2007 · N572E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi. Contributing to the accident were rough and uneven terrain, and an excessive taxispeed.
- [NTSB ANC07LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA071.md): Cessna 185E · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2007 · N70020 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to an improperly repaired airbox.
- [NTSB CHI06LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA255.md): Cessna A185E · Valentine, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2006 · N4730Q · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB CHI06LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA175.md): Cessna A185E · Clear Lake, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2006 · N1972U · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ANC06LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA076.md): Cessna 185 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2006 · N2217T · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB NYC06CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA140.md): Cessna A185E · Turner, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2006 · N185RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, resulting in a runway undershoot, and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA06LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA110.md): Cessna A185E · Park Valley, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2006 · N185JF · Substantial damage
  > Incapacitation of the pilot secondary to a myocardial infarction. A ditch was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB SEA06CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA048.md): Cessna A185E · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2006 · N2303Y · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear attaching bolt, which resulted in the left main gear collapsing during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX06CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA042.md): Cessna A185E · Show Low, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2005 · N4562F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ANC06TA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06TA009.md): Cessna 185 · Cordova, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 5, 2005 · N771X · Substantial damage
  > A 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…
- [NTSB LAX05CA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA287.md): Cessna A185E · San Andreas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2005 · N1644M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane upon encountering a dust devil during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ANC05CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA060.md): Cessna A185E · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2005 · N4557F · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB LAX05LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA110.md): Cessna A185E · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2005 · N4530F · Substantial damage
  > a 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.

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## 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 ('2072818')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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