Cessna A185F
NTSB investigations · 715
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NTSB ANC96TA075Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A-185-F · Juneau, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind.NTSB ANC96LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Cripple, AKthe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.NTSB ANC96LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Skwentna, AKthe pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for landing. A factor associated with the accident was the rough and uneven terrain.NTSB FTW96LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Belle Chase, LAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent encounter with a ditch. The crosswind was a related factor.NTSB ANC96LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Kodiak, AKThe check pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: the rough water and adverse wind conditions.NTSB NYC95FA203Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Block Island, RIthe pilot's failure to touch down a sufficient distance from shore, and his delay in aborting the landing. In addition, the pilot exceeded the airplane's weight and balance limits which reduced the airplane's performance.NTSB ANC95LA059Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Talkeetna, AKThe failure of the pilot-in-command to identify unsafe snow conditions at the site. A factor associated with the accident is the soft snow in the takeoff area.NTSB NYC95LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Bangor, MEthe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the right main gear.NTSB CHI95LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Baudette, MNan encountered with a hidden obstruction during taxi. A factor was the ski assembly not having been installed.NTSB ANC95LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot's inadvertent activation of the right brake pedal during the landing roll.NTSB ANC95LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · W.Point Village, AKA failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane. The pilot's excessive remedial reaction and lack of total experience in the accident aircraft make and model were factors in the accident.NTSB LAX95FA072Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Tehachapi, CAThe noninstrument-rated pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to reverse direction. Factors relating to the accident were: the mountainous terrain, and adverse weather conditions.NTSB FTW95LA073Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Erie, COThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in the inadvertent stall.NTSB ANC95LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. The pilot's disregard of a NOTAM that closed the runway and a slush covered runway area were factors in the accident.NTSB ATL95LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Elizabethton, TNThe flexing of the rudder pedal control locking assembly which resulted in the collapse of the co-pilot's left pedal during heavy braking.NTSB ANC95LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Kotzebue, AKA failure of the pilot to maintain adequate distance from the terrain (snow bank). Flat lighting and low contrast conditions were factors in the accident.NTSB NYC95LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Rochester, MAThe pilot's inadeqaute calculation of fuel and inadeqaute inflight decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.NTSB FTW95LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Abbeville, LAThe pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB SEA94LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Conrad, MTThe cfi's failure to assure an adequate inspection of the aircraft, including the proper engagement and function of the rudder pedals, prior to the flight.NTSB ANC94LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Anchorage, AKThe pilot misjudged the landing flare. A factor in the accident was the glassy water.NTSB ANC94IA075Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Juneau, AKThe failure of the local controller to exercise his responsibility to have each aircraft adjust its flightpath to remain clear of the other, and the failure of the pilot of the Cessna 185 to maintain adequate visual separation from the Boeing 737.NTSB ANC94LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Kassan Bay, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind. Factors were the rough water and the gusty wind condition.NTSB ANC94LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ANC94LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Paxson, AKThe pilot-in-command did not maintain proper clearance from the snow berm. A factor in the accident was the snow berm.NTSB CHI94FA082Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Sterling Hgts, MIThe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, which led to his intentional buzzing, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude (or clearance) from obstacles. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the unlighted tower.NTSB LAX94LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Valley Springs, CAthe pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was in the correct configuration for a water landing.NTSB FTW94LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Maybell, COThe pilot's failure to ascertain the condition of the landing area. The snow covered condition of the runway was a factor.NTSB ANC94LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Chefornak, AKThe failure of the pilot-in-command to adequately compensate for the gusty cross wind condition. A factor in the accident was the wind gust.NTSB ANC93LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Point Barrow, AKFuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot in command's not refueling. A factor in the accident was the operator/management inadequate flight following and operational control over the flight.NTSB ANC93FA107Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot in command's failure to use all of the available runway (waterway). A factor in the accident was the pilot in command's lack of recent experience in the type of operation.NTSB ANC93T#A01Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna A185F · Gulkana, AKNTSB ANC93LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Kahiltna Glacie, AKThe pilot-in-command not maintaining directional control. A factor is the rough condition of the glacier airstrip.NTSB ANC93LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Gustavus, AKThe pilot misjudging his speed while landing on a wet grass strip.NTSB ANC93LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Bulchitna Lake, AKThe failure of the landing gear leg due to a fatigue fracture caused by corrosion.NTSB ANC93LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Barrow, AKThe pilot in command inadvertently stalling the airplane.NTSB ANC93LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Fairbanks, AKThe fuel system selector valve being placed in the off position due to the improper installation of the fuel selector placard by an unqualified person. The snow covered forced landing area was a factor.NTSB SEA93LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Inglewood, WAFuel exhaustion, the pilot in command's inadequate preflight, and his failure to flare on landing. A factor contributing to the accident was fog.NTSB LAX93LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Lanai, HIThe failure of the engine for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was that obstructions were hidden in the grass of the landing area chosen by the pilot for the forced landing.NTSB ANC93LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Point Hope, AKThe failure of the no. two cylinder connecting rod due to a slipped (spun) main crankshaft bearing which blocked off the oil hole to the connecting rod. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain on which to perform a forced landing.NTSB ANC92T#A11Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna 185 · Kotzebue, AKNTSB CHI92LA256Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · St. Cloud, MNFailure of the pilot-in-command to abort takeoff before overrunning the lake edge.NTSB FTW92LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Amelia, LAThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.NTSB SEA92LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Ennis, MTDirectional control was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: a loose gravel airstrip, wind gusts and inadequate remedial action.NTSB ANC92LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Ketchikan, AKThe pilot in command/instructor pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the ground run.NTSB ANC92LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A-185-F · Anaktuvuk Pass, AKThe pilot in commands improper planning and decision to commence a takeoff in unfavorable wind conditions. Contributing factors to the accident were the impossibility of the pilot to maintain the proper climb rate, the unfavorable wind conditions, and the…NTSB LAX92TL#12Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna 185F · Termo, CANTSB ATL92LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Maxton, NCThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind condition and the pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of the pilot in training.NTSB ANC92LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Ekuk, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was the hidden obstruction on the surface of the landing area.NTSB SEA92LA134Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Ronan, MTThe pilot's operation with known deficiencies in equipment and erratic operation of the fuel control system. A factor contributing to the accident was: soft terrain.NTSB ANC92LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Talkeetna, AKFailure to maintain directional control. Factors include tailwheel vibration/shimmy, and an inadvertent ground loop.
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