# NTSB investigations: Cessna A185F: Nose over/nose down

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR27LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR27LA010.md): Cessna A185F · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Oct 1, 2026 · N185TT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN26LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA158.md): Cessna A185 · Luverne, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 3, 2026 · N430RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a gusting crosswind landing, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR24FA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA285.md): Cessna A185F · Kent, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 24, 2024 · N61323 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly configure the amphibious landing gear for a water landing, which resulted in a touchdown on the water with the wheels extended, noseover, and airplane submersion.
- [NTSB WPR24LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA193.md): Cessna A185F · Monument Hills, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 12, 2024 · N8WF · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN24LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA047.md): Cessna A185F · Barataria, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 18, 2023 · N61919 · Substantial damage
  > A recreational boat crossed in front of the airplane’s path during landing on the water which resulted in the airplane colliding with the boat.
- [NTSB ERA23LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA349.md): Cessna A185F · Leonardtown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 24, 2023 · N955LS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during an approach to landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC23FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23FA001.md): Cessna A185F · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 6, 2022 · N217C · No damage
  > The improperly maintained floats, which allowed water to fill the front compartments and resulted in the airplane nosing over during taxi. Contributing to the fatal injury of the pilot was the improperly secured cargo, which prevented the pilot from egressing…
- [NTSB ANC21LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA045.md): Cessna A185F · Chandalar Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 6, 2021 · N85DT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s over application of the brakes, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC21LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA031.md): Cessna A185F · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 15, 2021 · N714JE · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR21LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA029.md): Cessna A185 · Richland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 27, 2020 · N814BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC20CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA091.md): Cessna A185 · Lime Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2020 · N107L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during the landing flare, which resulted in an impact with trees.
- [NTSB WPR19FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA152.md): Cessna A185 · Whittier, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 21, 2019 · N5457X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to configure the landing gear for a water landing, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction due to his talking passengers.
- [NTSB ANC19CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19CA009.md): Cessna A185 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2018 · N93018 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land on a roadway during dark night conditions with inoperable landing and taxi lights, which resulted in an impact with a snow berm.
- [NTSB GAA19CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA055.md): Cessna A185 · Reardan, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2018 · N185PR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's improper approach and landing flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB GAA18CA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA388.md): Cessna A185 · Miami, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2018 · N14ED · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to retract the wheels of the amphibious airplane on takeoff, which resulted in a nose-over when the airplane landed on water with the wheels extended. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use appropriate checklists.
- [NTSB GAA18CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA106.md): Cessna A185 · Lowman, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 12, 2018 · N2W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA17CA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA442.md): Cessna A185 · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2017 · N208SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC17LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA037.md): Cessna A185 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2017 · N401WC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to manage fuel quantity in flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow manufacturer guidance for restoring engine power after emptying a fuel…
- [NTSB GAA17CA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA362.md): Cessna A185 · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2017 · N4356R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC16CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16CA036.md): Cessna A185F · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2016 · N3969Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while landing in gusty wind conditions, resulting in a noseover.
- [NTSB GAA16CA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA375.md): Cessna A185 · Hayden Lake, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2016 · N185TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retract the amphibious airplane's land-wheels prior to landing on a lake, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA15CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA222.md): Cessna A185F · Emily, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2015 · N23DE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear, which resulted in a gear down water landing and a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC13CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA064.md): Cessna A185F · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2013 · N93957 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane while landing in variable wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA13CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA207.md): Cessna A185F · Palatka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2013 · N812F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to retract the landing gear after takeoff from a runway, and his subsequent water landing with the wheels extended.
- [NTSB ANC13LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA032.md): Cessna A185F · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2013 · N185FK · Substantial damage
  > The 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 WPR09CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA276.md): Cessna A185F · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2009 · N1015F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged approach and failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB CEN09CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA272.md): Cessna A185F · Patterson, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2009 · N4603E · Substantial damage
  > The 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 WPR09CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA199.md): Cessna A185F · Bisbee, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2009 · N7802F · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA081.md): Cessna A185F · Alton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2008 · N185KS · Substantial damage
  > The 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 LAX08LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA201.md): Cessna A185F · Rainier, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2008 · N5403E · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent extension of the left float's landing gear to near the down position due to a failure of the gear's rear hydraulic seal.

## 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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072821', '2070107')
    AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND s.aircrafts_position = x.position AND s."tier2Number" = '096' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent")))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096/sequence?model=2072821

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