Cessna A185F
NTSB investigations · 715
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NTSB NYC99WA155Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna A185F · Labrador, CanadaNTSB DEN99TA099Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A185F · Farmington, NMThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to see and avoid a ground obstruction. Factors were the throttle linkage becoming disconnected due to an inadequate annual inspection by maintenance personnel, and a dirt berm.NTSB ANC99FA070Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Soldotna, AKThe improper recovery from a bounced water landing by the pilot. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot's failure to release his seatbelt due to the obstructed location of the pilot's seatbelt buckle.NTSB ATL99LA099Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Chapin, SCThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the collision with a utility wire.NTSB LAX99LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Elko, NVThe failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the variable and gusty winds, and, to maintain directional control of the aircraft while landing.NTSB ATL99LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Hilton Head, SCThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather information that resulted in his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors were gusting winds, and a tail wind.NTSB LAX99FA027Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Yerington, NVthe failure of the pilot to see and avoid the aircraft ahead, which was already established in the traffic pattern. The failure of both pilots announce their intentions on the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency was a factor in this accident.NTSB MIA98LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Elizabethton, TNThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ANC98LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff and his failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance.NTSB CHI98LA348Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Bottineau, NDThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's excessive use of brake pressure which resulted in the aircraft nosing over..NTSB ANC98LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185E · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control resulting in a inadvertent ground loop. A contributing factor was the induced pressure on the pilot by a sick passenger.NTSB FTW99LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Venice, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during high speed step-taxi. A factor was the swell left by the boat.NTSB ANC98FA116Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Ketchikan, AKFuel starvation and the pilot's improper fuel tank selection. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's failure to follow the pre-takeoff checklist and trees.NTSB CHI98FA344Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Phillips, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance with trees. Contributing factors were fog, rain showers, and the trees.NTSB NYC98LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Moneta, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with water.NTSB ANC98LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Chitina, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors in the accident were uneven and soft terrain on the landing strip.NTSB ANC98LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Talkeetna, AKThe failure of the right main landing gear leg due to fatigue cracking. A factor associated with this accident is the inadequate inspection procedure specified by the manufacturer.NTSB ANC98LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are wind gusts, and a crosswind condition.NTSB ANC98LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Iliamna, AKThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the hilly terrain.NTSB ANC98LA047Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot selected the wrong runway and intentionally ground looped to stop the airplane. Related factors were the tailwind and whiteout conditions.NTSB ANC98GA036Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 185F · Nightmute, AKThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of aircraft control. Factors in the accident were meteorological conditions consisting of low ceilings, and blowing snow,…NTSB ANC98LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Coldfoot, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. Soft, snow covered terrain was a factor in the accident.NTSB ANC98LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Homer, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors in the accident are the sheared valve stem/deflation of the tire, and subsequent fracturing of the associated wheel.NTSB ANC98LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Mcgrath, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing. Factors associated with the accident are the presence of snow covered terrain, a tree, and the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.NTSB ANC98LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Barrow, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the presence of gravel/sand in the takeoff area.NTSB LAX98LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Oakland, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB ANC97LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor was the short length of the off-airport site.NTSB ANC97LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Barrow, AKthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a ground swerve and damage to the airplane. A factor relating to the accident was: the crosswind condition.NTSB LAX97LA290Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Buckeye, AZThe pilot's misjudgement of the clearance between the aircraft and the tree.NTSB ANC97LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Chickaloon, AKinadequate maintenance inspection and failure of the left main landing gear attachment due to fatigue. A factor was continuous use of the airplane for rough area, off-airport landings.NTSB NYC97LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Norway, METhe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering to avoid an obstacle.NTSB MIA97LA203Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Bay St. Louis, MSThe pilot's improper short field landing procedure and use of full flaps prior to being assured of reaching the proper touchdown point, resulting in an in-flight collision with an embankment, and subsequent nose over. Contributing to the accident was a total…NTSB IAD97LA093Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Charlton, MAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons..NTSB ANC97IA089Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot-in-command's failure to retract the landing gear which led to an inadvertent water landing with the amphibian float wheels extended. Associated factors are the pilot's habit interference and the FAA inspector's inadequate monitoring of the flight.NTSB ANC97LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Sitka, AKfailure of the pilot(s) to properly flare the airplane during a simulated forced landing. The excessive rate of descent on final approach was a related factor.NTSB NYC97WA115Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCessna 185F · Bagotville, CanadaNTSB ANC97LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Cordova, AKThe pilot's decision not to perform a go-around. A factor in the accident was the presence of birds which led the pilot to extend and misjudge his touchdown point.NTSB ANC97LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Manley, AKthe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing run. Factors relating to the accident were: frozen terrain, adverse wind condition, and proximity of a snowbank.NTSB ANC97FA051Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Tatitlek, AKThe command pilots of both airplanes inadequate visual outlook which led to their failure to see and avoid each other's airplane. A factor associated with the accident was sunglare.NTSB ANC97LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Chugiak, AKThe pilot's improper installation of the main landing gear wheel penetration skis, which allowed the skis to rotate to a vertical position in flight and subsequently separate during landing.NTSB ANC97LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Ketchikan, AKthe pilot allowed an excessive rate of descent to develope during an approach to land, and delayed in initiating a go-around.NTSB ANC97LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Delta Junction, AKthe pilot's inadequate compensation of wind conditins, and failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff run. The crosswind was a related factor.NTSB ANC97FA009Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Marshall, AKfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain.NTSB CHI97LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Finley, NDfailure of the flight instructor (CFI) to ensure that clearance from the dock was maintained, while starting to taxi. The crosswind was a related factor.NTSB FTW96LA351Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Midland, TXfailure of the pilot to obtain or maintain adequate airspeed, by allowing the airplane to enter an excessive nose high attitude and an excessive rate of climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the terrain. A…NTSB LAX96LA307Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Casa Grande, AZthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. Factors relating to the accident were: the student pilot's inadequate training and lack of certification (endorsement).NTSB ANC96LA111Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Healy, AKThe inadequate visual outlook by the pilots of both aircraft, and their failure to see and avoid the other aircraft. A factor associated with the accident was sunglare affecting the helicopter pilot's vision.NTSB ANC96LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Wainwright, AKThe pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll.NTSB ANC96TA095Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 185 · Fairbanks, AKfatigue failure of the engine crankshaft. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB ANC96TA087Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 185F · Gustavus, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind.
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