Cessna A185F

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Accident 20210705012659ACessna A185F · Blanco, TXOn July 5, 2021. At 1500 CST. A Cessna 185, N1393F, attempted a landing on a private airstrip. Overshot the run way and came to a stop on a highway. Light drizzle existed, no flight plan filed. The aircraft was substantially damaged. No injuries to pilot. The…Jul 5, 2021 · N1393F · Substantial damageAccident 20210703012499ACessna A185F · Hoonah, AKThe pilot and one passenger departed hnh for a local flight. The pilot stated that VMC prevailed and the winds were light. They returned to hnh and after a normal approach and landing, the pilot lost control of the aircraft during rollout. The pilot stated…Jul 3, 2021 · N1199Q · DestroyedAccident 20210627010989ACessna A185F · Dillingham, AKDescription: Aircraft was hit with a crosswind gust on climbout and ended up in bushes on the side of the runway. Causal & contributing factors: Unexpected crosswind gust, and minimal vegetation clearance on each side of the runway. Recommendation for…Jun 27, 2021 · N8216J · Substantial damageAccident 20210605006779ACessna A185F · Coldfoot, AKPilot stated he arrived at Chandalar Lake after departing fairbanks. He checked runway conditions and the direction of the windsock. He checked airspeed vs. ground speed twice and confirmed he had 8 knots of wind on the nose and indicated there were no…Jun 5, 2021 · N85DT · Substantial damageAccident 20210416001449ACessna A185F · North Vernon, INOn April 16, 2021, at approximately 2030 eastern standard time, a Cessna CE-A185F aircraft, N19D, landed on a golf course immediately after departing the North Vernon Airport (kovo), North Vernon, Indiana. The commercial pilot, the sole occupant, was not…Apr 16, 2021 · N19D · Substantial damageIncident 20210415006049ICessna A185F · Anchorage, AKArrived on scene as airport maintenance crew was righting aircraft in place. A/c was 4 months old to [privacy data omitted]pilot who has flown it ~32 hours [privacy data omitted]. All that time had been with instructors who commented that the plane pulled…Apr 15, 2021 · N714JE · Minor damageAccident 20210320001069ACessna A185F · Fairbanks, AKPilot stated he made a normal approach to runway 02R at the Fairbanks International Airport. The pilot stated he made a normal wheel landing and shortly after touchdown the aircraft veered to the right causing the left wing to strike the runway. The aircraft…Mar 20, 2021 · N58316 · Substantial damageAccident 20210307001019ACessna A185F · Pueblo, COOn March 7th 2021 N185RF, a Cessna 185, was taxiing after landing and experienced a crosswind gust that caused the plane's right wing to lift and left wing to strike the ground. Subsequent damage was substantial. Field conditions at the time of the accident…Mar 7, 2021 · N185RF · Substantial damageAccident 20210304001109ACessna A185F · Trinity Lake, AKAfter take-off from frozen snow-covered lake, r/h ski aft check cable disconnected and ski went vertical. Pilot did go-around and returned to landing area. Ski returned to horizontal on landing, yoke broke on r/h ski, right main gear torn from aircraft and…Mar 4, 2021 · N1848R · Substantial damageAccident 20201027016949ACessna A185F · Richland, WAPilot was practicing two wheel landings at krld with a previous employee of the company owned aircraft. When landing on runway 26, pilot reports applying forward pressure on the stick to keep weight off the tail, and on the main gear. He then reports applying…Oct 27, 2020 · N814BA · Substantial damageAccident 20200904009309ACessna A185F · Bellaire, MIOn September 4, 2020 at 18:56 eastern daylight time (EDT), a Cessna A185F aircraft, N185DK, registered to [privacy data omitted] and operated by a private pilot for a personal flight, received substantial damage when it ground-looped while trying to land on…Sep 4, 2020 · N185DK · Substantial damageAccident 20200830016129ACessna A185F · Stoney River, AKPilot was attempting to land to the west at an unimporoved airstrip near Stoney River (srv) in gusty wind conditions. During the flare the pilot lost control of the aircraft allowing the left wing to impact a tree and causing a chain reaction of impacts…Aug 30, 2020 · N107L · Substantial damageAccident 20200827012132ACessna A185F · Fairbanks, AKAt approximately 1353 local Alaska daylight time on 27 August 2020 two aircraft collided at Chena Marina Airport (AK28). N714KH, a Cessna 185 was on short final approach to the runway. N7498L, a PA-18-150 was advised of the aircraft on short final by the…Aug 27, 2020 · N714KH · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 20200815013189ACessna A185F · Sugarland, TXThe aircraft was departing the listed airport on runway 17. The PIC requested and was cleared for a climbing right hand turn to the west. The aircraft then lost power at approximately 400 ft AGL. The PIC lowered the nose & turned back to the runaway heading.…Aug 15, 2020 · N5418E · Substantial damageAccident 20200803013369ACessna A185F · Kalispell, MTPilot landed at private airstrip she was unfamiliar with. Upon landing the pilot was unable to stop the aircraft in time and the aircraft rolled into a fence at the end of the grass runway, causing substantial damage. Pilot stated that she had arrived a…Aug 3, 2020 · N185GK · Substantial damageAccident 20200801013279ACessna A185F · Susanville, CA08/01/2020 Approximately 12:00AM , N60934 departed rwy 16 with a 90-degree 15-20 knot crosswind. At rotation, the aircraft weathervaned and continued the takeoff, striking the ground w/ right landing gear. Pilot did a low pass down the runway with a ground…Aug 1, 2020 · N60934 · Substantial damageAccident 20200713010679ACessna A185F · AKPilot stated that while landing with a 90 degree cross wind @ 10KTS, gusting to 15KTS, he landed and started drifting left. He seen a hole on the left side of the runway which was previously marked with a stake & flag. As he approached the hole, he applied…Jul 13, 2020 · N360DC · Substantial damageIncident 20200515007039ICessna A185F · Anchorage, AKUpon landing at the lake Hood Gravel strip, during the roll out phase the pilot discovered the right brake was totally inoperative, and the left brake was operational. The pilot attempted to quickly add power to straighten out by using right rudder input. The…May 15, 2020 · N53092 · Minor damageAccident 20200514006749ACessna A185F · Nuiqsut, AKFacts gathered for this narrative were derived from the passenger (pax) on the flight. The pilot in command (PIC) was fatality injured in this accident. Flight was operated under 14 CFR part 135 with intended purpose to retrieve water/snow monitoring…May 14, 2020 · N5454E · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 20200222002359ACessna A185F · Hawley, MNThe pilot was planning a touch & go and was configured for a three point landing. The tail wheel contacted the runway first causing the main gear to contact the runway hard. The aircraft bounced and drifted to the right. The pilot applied full power…Feb 22, 2020 · N550FK · Substantial damageAccident 20190822012139ACessna A185F · Rangeley, MEPrior to the accident flight, two witnesses observed the aircraft taxiing into the seaplane dock and striking submerged rocks approximately 200 yards from the dock. The aircraft come to an abrupt stop. Afterward the aircraft continued to taxi to the dock. One…Aug 22, 2019 · N1920Q · DestroyedAccident 20190717021589ACessna A185F · Ruth Glacier, AKFlight was from talkeetna to the mountain house strip near Ruth Glacier. The Glacier landing was normal but as the pilot finished his rollout and slowed to make a 180 degree turn to taxi to parking, he heard a small pop, and felt the aircraft settle slightly…Jul 17, 2019 · N121EE · Substantial damageIncident 20190612006709ICessna A185F · Anchorage, AKOn 06-12-19 at 1106 local time a Cessna 185F piloted by [privacy data omitted] had a forced landing at Campbell Airstrip, AK due to a loss of engine power. One pilot onboard with no reported injuries. Damage to the aircraft consist of minor damage to the…Jun 12, 2019 · N1296F · Minor damageAccident 20190521004949ACessna A185F · Whittier, AKOn may 21st 2019 an aircraft accident was reported to the w-roc and ASI [privacy data omitted] was assigned to the investigation. Requested and received the FAA form 8020-9 and started the investigation. Received the written report from the USCG valdez…May 21, 2019 · N5457X · Substantial damage · 1 fatalAccident 20190504003899ACessna A185F · Kalispell, MTOn may 4, 2019 at 1140 MST, a Cessna 185, ground looped on landing at Kalispell international airport(gpi). Visual flight rules existed. The aircraft was substantially damaged, no injuries were reported.May 4, 2019 · N185FT · Substantial damageIncident 20190415002879ICessna A185F · Tyler, TXN4611E, a 1979 Cessna 185F with pontoon landing system, landed on runway 22 at tyr airport. Aircraft landed with only front wheels down and rear landing wheels up. There was only one occupant onboard and no injuries were reported. A corroded hydraulic line in…Apr 15, 2019 · N4611E · Minor damageAccident 20190415002809ACessna A185F · Nome, AKPilot was flying from kotzebue to Nome Alaska, in marginal VMC. He deviated his route to the west and flew into a mountainous area. He observed deteriorating weather in his direction of travel. He looked down at his GPS and lost situational awareness and flew…Apr 15, 2019 · N5163E · Substantial damageAccident 20181223018699ACessna A185F · Big Lake, AKAirman attempted landing on unlighted ice strip on Big Lake Alaska in the dark. Landing light was not operating. Pilot decided to atempt a landing at unlighted and unfamiliar ice strip instead of numerious lighted airfield options in the local area.Dec 23, 2018 · N93018 · Substantial damageIncident 20181208023359ICessna A185F · Rapid City, SDOn December 8, 2018 at 1500 MST, a Cessna A185F registered to [privacy data omitted] was involved in an incident during a practiced emergency landing while proficiency flying. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. No flight plan was filed. The aircraft…Dec 8, 2018 · N2577Q · Minor damageAccident 20181109021629ACessna A185F · Reardan, WADuring an pre-employment preparation flight, a short field landing was attempted. Near the touchdown point, the pilot under evaluation (pue) thought the landing was unstable and initiated a go-around. The instructor/evaluator directed the pilot to continie…Nov 9, 2018 · N185PR · Substantial damageAccident 20180927014079ACessna A185F · Fairbanks, AKPilot stated during cruise his engine quit. He was at about 1000 feet above ground level. Pilot attempted to restart but was unsucessful. Pilot found a small pond to land in but was unable to clear the trees at the end of the pond. Wings contacted trees and…Sep 27, 2018 · N70391 · Substantial damageAccident 20180915013719ACessna A185F · Bullhead City, AZAircraft impacted terrain shortly after departure from ifp airport. The pilot and single passenger sustained serious injuries and were transported to a regional trauma center. Examination of the crash site revealed that the aircraft appeared to have impacted…Sep 15, 2018 · N573BV · Substantial damageIncident 20180824012249ICessna A185F · Ione, WAPilot exited off turf runway at 09S down slight incline to ramp area . Disruptive passenger put both feet on aircarft brakes causing nose over and propstrike.Aug 24, 2018 · N581JT · Minor damageAccident 20180821011929ACessna A185F-Initial departure the day of the accident was from 78AA in north pole, AK. After discussion with fss and anchorage center the night before regarding a local TFR, departure was delayed until the TFR was lifted. Weather was obtained through the Alaska aviation…Aug 21, 2018 · N8041R · Substantial damageAccident 20180820015259ACessna A185F · Mccall, IDWhile landing rollout on runway 34, the pilot reported the aircraft drifted to the left as a result of unreported windgusts. The pilot stated he applied right rudder & brake for correction. At that time he realized the right brake had failed. The pilot…Aug 20, 2018 · N93039 · Substantial damageAccident 20180817014389ACessna A185F · Wasilla, AKVisited stakeholder, viewed aircraft and took photos, verified pilot certificate and medical as current. Pilot described event and stated he was on takeoff roll and noticed a crown in runway. Pilot stated he veered left of crown by a couple feet; left wing…Aug 17, 2018 · N185MC · Substantial damageAccident 20180731018429ACessna A185F · Nome, AKAircraft was flying in cruise between the city of council and Nome Alaska at approximately 500-600 ft with 1 adult and 2 children onboard. Approximatly 15 minutes into the flight the pilot noticed a reduction in rpm's from the engine to 1900 RPM and noticed…Jul 31, 2018 · N185KB · Substantial damageAccident 20180701015809ACessna A185F · Miami, FLWhen: July 1, 2018 @ 15:30 EST Where: Cessna A185F, registration N14ED with the pilot being the sole occupant on board flying, took off from fort lauderdale international airport (fll) and repositioned the aircraft to the Miami Seaplane Base (X44). During the…Jul 1, 2018 · N14ED · DestroyedIncident 20180603025069ICessna A185F · Hilo, HIHelicopters were operating near by approach end of runway. Potential air turbulence from black hawk helicopters may have lifted right wing as pilot was in landing configuration, slow and low near the ground. Very minor ground loop occured on roll out, which…Jun 3, 2018 · N4471R · Minor damageAccident 20180505004699ACessna A185F · Chandler, AZDeparted kpsp at approximately 0900 5 may with destination kchd estimating 2 hours enroute. Aircraft tanks were full at 84 gal. Winds at takeoff were calm. Takeoff was uneventful. Cleared by psp tower to contact socal approach that provided flight following…May 5, 2018 · N76SC · Substantial damageAccident 20180412003579ACessna A185F · Sterling, AKThe pilot stated he departed soldotna airport at 7:45 am to fly 6 nautical miles to 88AK, Sterling airport (dutch landing strip) arriving approximately 8 am. Weather reported at soldotna was clear, visibility 10 sm, temperature at 4 deg c with winds 360 at 3…Apr 12, 2018 · N8702Z · Substantial damageIncident 20180315024059ICessna A185F · Snohomish, WADuring the take off roll aircraft encountered a gusting crosswind quartering from the west. Left wing rose and aircraft drifted off to the right of the runway. The right main landing gear collapsed underneath the right side of the fuselage causing the…Mar 15, 2018 · N185BM · Minor damageAccident 20180112000719ACessna A185F · Lowman, IDAircraft departed nampa, ID (man) January 10, 2018 with 2 family members and flew to garden valley, ID (U88). They departed garden valley, ID (U88) and headed east and landed at Warm Springs Creek Airport (0U1) ? 16 miles east of Lowman, ID. The Warm Springs…Jan 12, 2018 · N2W · Substantial damageIncident 20171220023989ICessna A185F · Eagle Lake, MEAt Eagle Lake, Eagle Lake, Maine on 12-20-2017 at about 11:20, N4756E with just the pilot onboard landed on the ice with skies. After landing the pilot taxied toward shore and slowed down to turn to the ramp and hangar. At this point the aircraft hit a soft…Dec 20, 2017 · N4756E · Minor damageAccident 20170818013459ACessna A185F · Aniak, AKImmediately after application of full power for departure roll, 3/4 of one blade separated from 2 bladed propeller assembly. Pilot heard loud pop then felt severe vibration and immediately shut down engine and aborted take-off roll and came to a complete…Aug 18, 2017 · N92DC · Substantial damageAccident 20170726010069ACessna A185F · Nampa, IDDuring landing rollout on rwy 11 at kman during gusty crosswinds the aircraft sustained substantial damage due to ground loop.Jul 26, 2017 · N208SS · Substantial damageAccident 20170722015569ACessna A185F · Arctic Village, AKPilot was taking off from the chandalar river next to Arctic Village. The aircraft was on floats. There was a slight cross wind. During takeoff roll he followed the river around a slight bend. When he made the bend the crosswind became a tailwind. He felt the…Jul 22, 2017 · N5227R · Substantial damageAccident 20170715020599ACessna A185F · Wasilla, AKAircraft departed lake louise (13S) on straight floats with a destination of campbell lake (3C3). One hour into flight at 1600' altitude just south of palmer, AK, engine started to sputter. Pilot maneuvered a/c to be directly over hayfield flats recreational…Jul 15, 2017 · N401WC · Substantial damageAccident 20170623008599ACessna A185F · Henderson, NVG/a acc @hnd...N4356R,C185, 2POB/NO inj, veered off side of RWY35L and flipped over; no fire, dmg substanstial.Jun 23, 2017 · N4356R · Substantial damageAccident 20170531007489ACessna A185F · Clovis, NMOn may 31, 2017 at approximately 1130 MST, N185FF, a Cessna 185 (A185F) ground looped during landing roll out on RUNWAY22 at Clovis, new Mexico airport (cvn) damaging starboard side wing tip, elevator, and wheel. The aircraft was being operated on a personal…May 31, 2017 · N185FF · Substantial damage
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