Cessna A185F
NTSB investigations · 715
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duckdb -csv -c "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 ('2072821', '2070107')
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 ('2072821', '2070107')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB GAA16CA260Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB GAA16CA217Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Chesterfield, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and a wing strike.NTSB ERA15LA372Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Miami, FLThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and separation of the left main landing gear wheel from its strut.NTSB GAA15CA222Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Emily, MNThe pilot's failure to retract the landing gear, which resulted in a gear down water landing and a nose over.NTSB GAA15CA213Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Dauphin Island, ALThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll in gusty wind conditions which resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain.NTSB ANC15CA019Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Palmer, AKThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a collision with terrain.NTSB CEN14WA478Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna A185F · Baie-Comeau, CanadaNTSB CEN14CA154Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Eden Prairie, MNThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff with a gusty crosswind.NTSB CEN14CA177Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Fredericksburg, TXThe pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff with a gusting crosswind.NTSB WPR14CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Carson City, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and nosing over.NTSB ANC14CA009Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Nenana, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB CEN14LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Superior, WIThe failure of the pilot who was flying the trail airplane to maintain separation from the lead airplane. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate pilot training for formation skydiving operations.NTSB ERA14CA021Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Northeast Carry, METhe pilot's improper decision to take off for an intended night water landing, and his subsequent loss of depth perception during that landing attempt.NTSB WPR13CA341Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Pocatello, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with gusting wind and a quartering tailwind.NTSB WPR13CA326Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Cascade, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during final approach due to the sun glare that obscured the pilot's vision.NTSB ANC13CA064Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Kenai, AKThe pilot's loss of control of the airplane while landing in variable wind conditions.NTSB ERA13CA207Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Palatka, FLThe pilot’s failure to retract the landing gear after takeoff from a runway, and his subsequent water landing with the wheels extended.NTSB ANC13LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Talkeetna, AKThe overstress fracture and failure of the right wheel/ski arm while taxiing in snow and water-overflow terrain conditions, which resulted in a noseover.NTSB ANC12LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Denali Park, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an electric transmission line during the approach to land because he was distracted by the airplane’s broken and deflected landing ski. Contributing to the accident was the in-flight failure of the right ski…NTSB WPR12LA411Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Cambria, CAA partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane sank in the ocean and was not recovered.NTSB WPR12CA381Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Gerlach, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB ANC12LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power in cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the checklist after the loss of engine power.NTSB CEN12CA305Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Crystal Falls, MIThe pilot's abrupt maneuver to avoid deer that unexpectedly ran into the airplane's path during the landing roll.NTSB WPR12FA184Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Blanding, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during low-level maneuvering flight. Contributing to the pilot’s death was the lack of a timely emergency rescue response due to the lack of effective emergency signal transmissions from both the airplane’s…NTSB CEN12CA190Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusty wind conditions.NTSB ANC12CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Talkeetna, AKA broken wheel/ski clevis pin, which allowed the ski to pivot upward and strike the right wing lift strut.NTSB WPR12LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Prineville, ORA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot inadvertently leaving the fuel selector set to the left tank. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s deviation from his normal habit pattern and his failure to refer to…NTSB CEN11CA685Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Hays, KSThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB WPR11CA406Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Polson, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA11FA376Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Yabucoa, PRThe pilot's inadequate weather planning and improper decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an encounter with a thunderstorm and subsequent loss of control.NTSB ANC11CA032Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA11CA277Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Ocean City, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB ERA11GA207Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna A185F · Ashland, MEAn inadvertent encounter with localized instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.NTSB ANC11CA018Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Aniak, AKThe inadvertent contact with a rut in the snow while taxiing, resulting in the collapse of the right main landing gear.NTSB CEN11CA216Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Belle Chase, LAThe pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was retracted for the water landing.NTSB CEN10LA474Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Farmington, NMPre-existing damage of the through-bolt that attached the inboard end of the gear leg to the airframe hard-point, likely caused during maintenance on the gear.NTSB ERA10LA389Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Newfane, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to his diverted attention, which resulted in a collision with trees during the initial climb after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the passenger's attempt to secure the jump door after it opened…NTSB WPR10CA368Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Coeur d'Alene, IDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a wind gust during the landing roll.NTSB WPR10CA304Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Bryce Canyon, UTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds during takeoff.NTSB WPR10LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185 · Dixie, IDThe failure of the experimental FK1 pilot to maintain clearance from a parked airplane while landing.NTSB ERA10CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C185F · Auburn, METhe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB WPR10CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Sand Coulee, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind.NTSB CEN09CA477Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · River Falls, WIThe pilot not checking the security of the fuel caps prior to flight leading to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent non-mechanical loss of engine power during descent.NTSB ANC09CA067Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's failure to recognize his proximity to the glassy water landing surface while flying in smoke haze, and his failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the landing approach.NTSB WPR09CA276Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Wenatchee, WAThe pilot's misjudged approach and failure to attain the proper touchdown point.NTSB CEN09CA272Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Patterson, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed in a turn while attempting to return to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09CA199Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Bisbee, AZThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN09CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Alton, ILThe pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind during landing, resulting in loss of control of the aircraft and the subsequent nose-over of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.NTSB ANC09TA005Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A185F · Kenai, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from high vegetation while taxiing after landing.NTSB CHI08CA278Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Newberry, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires on approach. Contributing to the accident was the sunshine, as reported by the pilot.
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