# NTSB investigations: Cessna A185E

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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB DEN05FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA003.md): Cessna A185E · Luna, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2004 · N5964 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper use of the mixture control, his failure to maintain clearance from the trees, and his improper preflight planning resulting in his taking off into a canyon and subsequently impacting the trees and terrain. Factors contributing to the…
- [NTSB ANC04LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA057.md): Cessna 185E · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2004 · N70233 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner's failure to ensure that the airplane was in an airworthy condition prior to flight, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and subsequent in-flight collision with a residence during an emergency landing after takeoff. Factors…
- [NTSB ANC04LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA055.md): Cessna 185E · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2004 · N1932U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff and initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control, and an in-flight collision with water. A factor contributing to the accident was gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB DEN04LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA071.md): Cessna A185E · Englewood, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2004 · N185K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which failed to verify an adequate fuel supply and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The inadequate indication of his fuel quantity system is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI04LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA023.md): Cessna A185E · Cedarville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2003 · N3399L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the rough terrain on which the airplane was landed.
- [NTSB SEA03LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA171.md): Cessna 185 · Emmett, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2003 · N185LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for a quartering tailwind during the initial part of the landing roll, and his failure to adequately decrease his brake applications to compensate for the tailwind conditions. Factors include, variable, gusting…
- [NTSB ANC03LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA064.md): Cessna 185 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2003 · N48061 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's abrupt, excessive pull-up during an intentional low level maneuver, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the water.
- [NTSB ANC03LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA052.md): Cessna 185 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2003 · N70162 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswing during the landing roll. A factor contribuiting to the accident was the presence of a crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC03FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03FA051.md): Cessna 185 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 2003 · N70176 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall, an uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was rising terrain.
- [NTSB ANC03LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA031.md): Cessna 185 · Galena, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2003 · N1613M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the airplane to climb after takeoff which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain during an aborted landing attempt.
- [NTSB ANC02LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA119.md): Cessna 185 · Mc Grath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2002 · N1987U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor associated with the accident was a variable wind condition.
- [NTSB CHI02LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA141.md): Cessna A185E · Grand Marais, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2002 · N4747Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot displayed inadequate compensation for the wind conditions that existed at the time of the accident and directional control was not maintained. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind weather condition.
- [NTSB DEN02LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA041.md): Cessna A185E · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2002 · N4730Q · Substantial damage
  > the inadvertent ground loop during landing roll. A contributing factor was the partial brake system failure.
- [NTSB LAX02LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA011.md): Cessna A185E · Winnemucca, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2001 · N7711L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, failure to maintain directional control and use of excessive braking, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ANC02LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA003.md): Cessna 185 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2001 · N1966U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive descent rate and subsequent hard landing during the landing flare/touchdown. A factor in the accident was glassy water conditions.
- [NTSB ANC01LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA090.md): Cessna 185 · Yakutat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2001 · N85CG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. A factor associated with the accident were trees.
- [NTSB ANC01LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA088.md): Cessna 185 · Cantwell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2001 · N2248T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to abort a landing resulting in an overrun. Factors in the accident were the pilot's diverted attention, and gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC00LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA020.md): Cessna 185 · Chenega Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1999 · N70021 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area during the incoming tide. Factors associated with the accident were the incoming tide wave, and the pressure induced by the delays encountered picking up the passengers.
- [NTSB MIA00LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA009.md): Cessna A185E · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1999 · N85PR · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the inadequate annual inspection of the airplane by the mechanic with IA for his failure to assure that the mixture control cable jam nut at the rod end was secured following the reported adjustment by the airplane…
- [NTSB ANC00LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA002.md): Cessna A185E · Yakutat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1999 · N85CG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor associated with the accident was soft terrain.
- [NTSB ANC99LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA126.md): Cessna A185E · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1999 · N124LR · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB LAX99LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA249.md): Cessna 185 · Beckwourth, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1999 · N6XS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and subsequent failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC99LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA156.md): Cessna 185E · East Haddam, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1999 · N3385L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to water in the fuel system.
- [NTSB SEA99LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA076.md): Cessna A185E · Othello, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1999 · N50AU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions after landing. Factors include gusty winds.
- [NTSB ANC99LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA049.md): Cessna 185E · Haines, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1999 · N3539F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX99LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA021.md): Cessna 185E · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1998 · N185Z · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to properly secure the seat which subsequently slid back on the takeoff roll and lead to the pilot's loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB LAX98LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA299.md): Cessna 185E · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1998 · N1613M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the wheel assembly retention nuts and subsequent wheel separation.
- [NTSB ANC98LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA132.md): Cessna 185E · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1998 · N1987U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent ground loop/swerve. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX98LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA268.md): Cessna 185 · Susanville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1998 · N8482D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC98LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA098.md): Cessna 185E · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1998 · N2750J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for a undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the trees.
- [NTSB ANC98IA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98IA096.md): Cessna 185 · Homer, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1998 · N3347L · Minor damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear leg due to corrosion pitting and fatigue.
- [NTSB ANC98LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA089.md): Cessna 185E · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1998 · N4574F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were a crosswind and the pilot's lack of recent experience in a tailwheel airplane.
- [NTSB ANC98LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA082.md): Cessna 185E · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1998 · N85CF · Substantial damage
  > The rotation/slippage of the right main tire on the wheel rim, resulting in shearing of the tire tube valve stem, and subsequent tire deflation. Factors in the accident were oversize, tundra tires operated on a dry, asphalt runway surface.
- [NTSB ANC98LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA075.md): Cessna 185 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1998 · N70195 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC98TA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98TA062.md): Cessna 185 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 29, 1998 · N4761Q · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with this accident was a downdraft prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB ANC98LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA030.md): Cessna 185E · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1998 · N1987U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during landing. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC98LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA017.md): Cessna 185E · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1998 · N4535F · Substantial damage
  > A separation of the axle from the landing gear strut due to overload, and stripping of the axle bolt threads.
- [NTSB ANC97LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA153.md): Cessna 185E · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1997 · N70122 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to water contaminated fuel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC97LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA135.md): Cessna 185E · Igiugig, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1997 · N2743J · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, during a maneuvering turn at low altitude, which resulted in an accelerated stall and subsequent collision with the terrain. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of altitude to recover from the…
- [NTSB SEA97LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA087.md): Cessna A185E · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1997 · N70194 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. The crosswind conditions were a factor.
- [NTSB SEA97LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA024.md): Cessna A185E · Price, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1996 · N19EC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW97LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA028.md): Cessna A185E · Giddings, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1996 · N185XX · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as result of an oil leak due to a pinched 'O' ring in the oil filter. Factors were the improper installation of the oil filter, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA96LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA193.md): Cessna A185E · Cody, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1996 · N185K · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane and runway alignment during the takeoff roll. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind, and possible dragging of the right brake.
- [NTSB ANC96LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA107.md): Cessna 185 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1996 · N70018 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning for departure and his selection of unsuitable terrain. Factors in the accident were soft, snow covered terrain and the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA96LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA089.md): Cessna A185E · Cascade, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1996 · N185MP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, his failure to ensure that the airplane would maintain proper clearance from obstructions (trees), and his delay in aborting the takeoff. The soft/wet runway and tailwind were related factors.
- [NTSB ANC96LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA068.md): Cessna 185 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1996 · N70039 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the soft terrain at the landing site, and a crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC96LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA044.md): Cessna 185 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1996 · N1692M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI96LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA024.md): Cessna A185E · Liberal, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1995 · N1613M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground swerve.
- [NTSB ANC96LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA008.md): Cessna 185 · Yakutat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1995 · N4755Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in his failure (or inability) to maintain directional control of the airplane, while attempting to negotiate a bend (dog-leg) in the runway. Factors relating to the accident were: variable/gusty wind…
- [NTSB SEA96LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA002.md): Cessna A185E · Ola, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1995 · N70221 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation by failing to determine that the takeoff area was clear of obstructions. The rock was a factor.

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## 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 ('2072818'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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