# 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 FTW82DA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA229.md): Cessna A185E · Amarillo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 17, 1982 · N2270T · Substantial damage
  > The float/wheel equipped aircraft approached a private gravel strip for landing and encountered gusty winds. The aircraft drifted off the runway and the float/wheel dug into the soft dirt and the aircraft nosed over. The pilot reported the winds as…
- [NTSB NYC82DA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA120.md): Cessna 185E · Round Lake, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 9, 1982 · N70232 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that during his preflight, he drained the main sediment bowl for 5 seconds, then repeated draining it for another 5 seconds. He reported that he performed an engine run-up, switched all tanks on, and initiated a takeoff. Reportedly, the…
- [NTSB LAX82DA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA212.md): Cessna 185 · Anza, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 8, 1982 · N2205T · Substantial damage
  > The student, a rated pilot, and his instructor landed on an unimproved private strip which was at an elevation of about 4750 ft MSL. After landing, the pilots walked through the airstrip and discussed the condition of the strip. There was tall grass on the…
- [NTSB FTW82DA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA213.md): Cessna A185E · Lafayette, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 6, 1982 · N210ZZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that during a water landing the right main landing gear dropped down causing the aircraft to swerve to the right. The left wing contacted the water and received substantial damage. The reason for the gear to drop out was never determined.
- [NTSB ANC82DA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA031.md): Cessna A185E · Juneau, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 6, 1982 · N4745Q · Substantial damage
  > During an approach to land, the pilot of the amphibious aircraft extended the gear and performed his prelanding checks. He stated that while he was descending, he noticed an excessive loss of altitude and began to add power. However, the engine did not…
- [NTSB ANC82DAG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAG13.md): Cessna 185 · Sleetmute, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 5, 1981 · N3399L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81FER54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FER54.md): Cessna A185E · Superior, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 26, 1981 · N70049 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC81FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81FA053.md): Cessna A185E · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 14, 1981 · N70039 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC81DA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DA048.md): Cessna 185 · Nome, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 1, 1981 · N70008 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA81DYE07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81DYE07.md): Cessna 185 · Port Townsend, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 15, 1980 · N70037 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80DHA31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80DHA31.md): Cessna A185E · Pottstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 7, 1980 · N1922U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC80DA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80DA086.md): Cessna 185 · Eek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 14, 1980 · N70148 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC80DA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80DA053.md): Cessna 185 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 17, 1980 · N4557F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80DRD36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DRD36.md): Cessna 185 · Morgan City, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 3, 1980 · N70087 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC80DA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80DA019.md): Cessna 185 · Akiachak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 6, 1979 · N70020 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC80FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80FA003-202522.md): Cessna 185 · Barrow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 19, 1979 · N4711Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC79DAH12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79DAH12.md): Cessna 185 · Sheldons Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 16, 1979 · N70048 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79DFA28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79DFA28.md): Cessna 185 · Durham, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 28, 1979 · N601 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC79DAG76](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79DAG76.md): Cessna 185E · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 7, 1979 · N2233T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD79DKW16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79DKW16.md): Cessna A185 · Elizabethton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 5, 1979 · N70083 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79DYM44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYM44.md): Cessna 185 · Madras, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 24, 1979 · N4710Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79DA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79DA105.md): Cessna 185 · Jamaica, WN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 6, 1979 · N561MC · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC79DA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79DA027.md): Cessna 185 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 19, 1978 · N2214T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC79FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79FA006.md): Cessna 185 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 15, 1978 · N70269 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC79FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79FA005.md): Cessna 185E · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 14, 1978 · N2750J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC78DAG99](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC78DAG99.md): Cessna 185 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 26, 1978 · N70018 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC78DAG21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC78DAG21.md): Cessna 185 · Kachemak Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 19, 1978 · N70104 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FNC51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FNC51.md): Cessna A185E · Patten, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 29, 1977 · N4569F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78DFA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78DFA03.md): Cessna 185 · Lake George, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 28, 1977 · N70232 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC77DA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DA068.md): Cessna 185E · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 4, 1977 · N3359L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC77DA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DA051.md): Cessna 185 · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 22, 1977 · N1618M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FA058.md): Cessna 185 · Houma, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · May 31, 1977 · N3345L · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC77FHJ25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FHJ25.md): Cessna 185 · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 27, 1977 · N3351L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN77DTE41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN77DTE41.md): Cessna 185E · Keota, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 8, 1977 · N4596F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77DRD14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DRD14.md): Cessna 185A · Houma, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 25, 1977 · N1984U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC77DA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DA022.md): Cessna 185 · Hyder, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 19, 1976 · N3359L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC76DA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76DA001.md): Cessna 185 · Kipnuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 2, 1976 · N2241T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC76FAH90](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76FAH90.md): Cessna 185 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 26, 1976 · N1979U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC76AA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76AA127.md): Cessna 185E · Wainwright, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 28, 1976 · N1694M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC76DAD08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76DAD08.md): Cessna 185 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1976 · N70206 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76FHJ24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FHJ24.md): Cessna 185E · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 5, 1976 · N3351L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC76DAH41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76DAH41.md): Cessna 185E · Gibralter Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 1, 1976 · N4557F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC76AA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76AA103.md): Cessna 185 · Vakutat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 15, 1976 · N70148 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC76DAH31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76DAH31.md): Cessna 185 · Cantwell, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 12, 1976 · N1978U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC76DAG96](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76DAG96-201318.md): Cessna 185 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 27, 1976 · N1978U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC76DAG54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76DAG54.md): Cessna 185 · Tahneta Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 30, 1975 · N2720J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC76AA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76AA038.md): Cessna A185E · Twin Lakes, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 18, 1975 · N70039 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76FEI08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEI08.md): Cessna 185 · Elyria, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 9, 1975 · N4548F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC75AA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75AA081.md): Cessna 185 · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 8, 1975 · N70148 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA75DYG24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75DYG24.md): Cessna 185 · Kamiah, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 15, 1975 · N70060 · Substantial damage

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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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2072818&page=4

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