NTSB investigations: Cessna A185F
35 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna A185F, where the sequence of events included Runway excursion. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
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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_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\" = '300' 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"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_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" = '300' 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" 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 WPR27LA010Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna A185F · Madera, CANTSB CEN26LA158Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185 · Luverne, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a gusting crosswind landing, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB WPR25LA263Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Lakeview, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB ANC25LA003Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Wasilla, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop.NTSB CEN24LA321Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185 · Loveland, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, that resulted in a ground loop and a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB ANC24LA075Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing at a short remote airstrip.NTSB ERA24LA312Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Rural Retreat, VAA loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN24LA238Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Fort Leavenworth, KSThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after landing.NTSB ANC23LA073Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Beluga, AKThe pilot’s delayed go-around decision with insufficient runway remaining.NTSB WPR22LA091Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Gila Bend, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollNTSB CEN21LA317Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Blanco, TXThe unexpected change in wind speed and direction during the landing which resulted a runway overrun.NTSB CEN20CA382Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Bellaire, MIThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR20CA250Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Kalispell, MTThe pilot's excessive speed while landing on a wet grass runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.NTSB WPR19LA134Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185 · Kalispell, MTThe loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB GAA19CA055Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Reardan, WAThe 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 GAA18CA501Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · McCall, IDThe disconnection of the brake cylinder actuator rod, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB GAA18CA496Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Big Lake, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from tree foliage on the left side of the runway during takeoff due to his focus on the right side of the runway.NTSB GAA17CA362Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Henderson, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA313Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Clovis, NMThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA270Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Columbia, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in tailwind and crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA271Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Big Rapids, MIThe pilot’s failure to obtain updated weather information while practicing takeoffs and landings and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA013Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's failure to recognize the tailwind condition and maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA16CA438Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Fayetteville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a ground loop.NTSB 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 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 WPR11CA406Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Polson, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.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 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 WPR10CA304Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Bryce Canyon, UTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds during takeoff.NTSB ERA10CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C185F · Auburn, METhe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB WPR09CA276Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Wenatchee, WAThe pilot's misjudged approach and failure to attain the proper touchdown point.NTSB ANC08CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Takotna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.