# NTSB investigations: Cessna A185F: In flight collision with terrain/water 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 ANC07CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA061.md): Cessna 185F · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2007 · N9464H · Substantial damage > The pilot's flight into adverse weather conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain while maneuvering. A factor contributing to the accident was interference by the pilot-rated passenger. - [NTSB SEA07FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA134.md): Cessna 185 · Wilbur, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 2007 · N9434N · Substantial damage > In-flight collision with terrain shortly after takeoff for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI05CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA175.md): Cessna A185F · Elk Lake, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2005 · N90MW · Substantial damage > The gear retraction not performed by the pilot. - [NTSB ANC03CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03CA089.md): Cessna 185 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2003 · N185TB · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance during takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. - [NTSB DEN03FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA059.md): Cessna A185F · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2003 · N53008 · Destroyed > the pilot's poor judgment and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the high winds and downdrafts, and the pilot's self-induced pressure to go home. - [NTSB SEA02FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA011.md): Cessna A185F · Lucile, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2001 · N61909 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude above, and/or clearance with, mountainous terrain during night visual flight rules flight. Factors included mountainous terrain and dark night light conditions. - [NTSB SEA00LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA017.md): Cessna A185F · Astoria, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1999 · N6245E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed after a delayed go-around. Factors include incapacitation due to the use of unapproved drugs. - [NTSB ANC99FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99FA108.md): Cessna A185F · Juneau, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1999 · N80229 · Destroyed > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors associated with the accident were mountainous/hilly terrain, low ceilings, the pilot's improper in-flight decision making, and the pilot's impairment from over-the-counter… - [NTSB ANC98LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA070.md): Cessna 185 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1998 · N2902Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are wind gusts, and a crosswind condition. - [NTSB ANC97LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA078.md): Cessna 185F · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1997 · N4471R · Substantial damage > the pilot allowed an excessive rate of descent to develope during an approach to land, and delayed in initiating a go-around. - [NTSB ANC89FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89FA160.md): Cessna 185 · Tanacross, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1989 · N4838C · Destroyed > Poor judgement by the pilot by buzzing the airport and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above the terrain. The pilot's use of abrupt maneuvers was a contributing factor. - [NTSB ANC88FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88FA083.md): Cessna 185 · Whittier, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1988 · N185BT · Substantial damage > The flight departed six mile lake on elmendorf air force base and was destined for coghill lake. The airplane was found at the 2500 foot level of a mountain on the north side of burns glacier. The airplane heading was 324 degrees. The heading to go through… - [NTSB ANC88LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA010.md): Cessna A185 · Karluk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1987 · N61376 · Substantial damage > The pilot arrived late and the tide had come in at the beach in kanatak bay. By the time he commenced his takeoff attempt, the usable area had diminished considerably. The right main gear caught in the surf and the airplane inverted in the water. - [NTSB SEA86LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA192.md): Cessna 185FII · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1986 · N185M · Destroyed > Plt attempted takeoff with acft 540 pounds over max cert wt and 8500 ft density altitude conditions. Acft became airborne but positive climb and airspeed increase not possible. Plt turned to avoid obstructions, putting acft into semi-controlled collision with… - [NTSB ANC85LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA088.md): Cessna A185F · Alaktak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1985 · N61500 · Substantial damage > The acft collideded with a snow bank and nosed over during a landing attempt on a frozen lake. The plt stated that 'my rt ski hit a pressure ridge or broke through crust; whichever, the acft abrurtly pitched down, contacting the ice and continuing over onto… - [NTSB DEN84LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA151.md): Cessna A185F · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1984 · N714PM · Destroyed > The plt-in-command (PIC) was checking out another plt on a pipeline route. The copilot was occupying the left seat & was flying the acft. While surveying the pipeline, they proceeded north up a canyon toward Douglas pass. No turbulence & little effect from… - [NTSB ANC84LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA022.md): Cessna C-185A · Quinhagak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1983 · N9706H · Substantial damage > The acft struck a snowbank during an attemped go-around. According to the plt there were no mechanical problems that contributed to the accident. The plt did not submit an accident report and attempts to reach him by telephone have been unsuccessful. The… - [NTSB FTW84LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA042.md): Cessna A185F · Freemason Is., LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1983 · N61394 · Destroyed > The acft was on the return leg of a fishing trip at night. According to the plt, the float plane lifted off after a fairly long run on smooth water. He stated that at 200 ft AGL & 90 KTS, he initiated a 10 to 15 deg right turn & rolled out on a heading of 350… - [NTSB ANC83LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA165.md): Cessna 185 · Kaktovik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1983 · N93282 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that the acft was loaded with 3 hunters & their gear for a flt from caribou pass to the barter island dew station arpt. Reportedly, he had operated in & out of the area on previous occasions with similar loads & conditions. He stated that he… - [NTSB ANC82DAA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAA19.md): Cessna A185F · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 13, 1982 · N60844 · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that the wind was from 010 deg at 13, gusting 16 to 17 KTS. He stated that if runway 35 had been used for departure, there would have been a delay due to other aircraft. Therefore, he decided to expedite his departure by using runway 08.… - [NTSB ANC82DA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA087.md): Cessna 185F · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 9, 1982 · N80124 · Substantial damage > The pilot made a takeoff downwind in gusty conditions on a lake with marginal capabilities. Surrounding terrain makes wind swirling eddies. The aircraft lost lift and impacted on the bank of the lake in alder brush. - [NTSB ANC82DAG42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAG42.md): Cessna 185 · Near Tyonek, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 19, 1982 · N3489Y · Substantial damage > The float equipped plane was being used to transport cargo. A passenger was put on the flight at the last minute, but the pilot believed the aircraft was within its maximum weight limit. After takeoff, the pilot remained at a low altitude for a time while the… ## 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_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 230)) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2072821&occurrence=230 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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