# NTSB investigations: Cessna A185F, CA 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 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 WPR23LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA264.md): Cessna A185F · La Mesa, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 9, 2023 · N1839R · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB WPR20CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA275.md): Cessna A185 · Susanville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2020 · N60934 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in a subsequent collapse of the right main landing gear. - [NTSB GAA19CA523](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA523.md): Cessna A185 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2019 · N34GE · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop. - [NTSB GAA17CA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA270.md): Cessna A185 · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2017 · N185RX · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in tailwind and crosswind conditions. - [NTSB WPR12LA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA411.md): Cessna A185F · Cambria, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2012 · N80SS · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane sank in the ocean and was not recovered. - [NTSB LAX06CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA179.md): Cessna A185F · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2006 · N5468E · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. - [NTSB LAX05LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA317.md): Cessna A185F · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2005 · N8548Q · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX04CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA278.md): Cessna A185F · Gridley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2004 · N93DM · Destroyed > The pilot's improper use of the rudder to correct for torque and P-factor effects and failure to maintain obstacle clearance. - [NTSB LAX04CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA117.md): Cessna A185F · Fowler, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2004 · N8702Z · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power due to an inadequate fuel supply. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane. - [NTSB LAX02LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA185.md): Cessna A185F · Angwin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2002 · N714WH · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions resulted in a loss of directional control and a ground loop/swerve. - [NTSB LAX01LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA257.md): Cessna 185F · Visalia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2001 · N1728R · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from crops which bordered the narrow runway. - [NTSB LAX98LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA003.md): Cessna 185F · Oakland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1997 · N17SR · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, which resulted in a loss of directional control. - [NTSB LAX95FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA072.md): Cessna A185F · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1995 · N94296 · Destroyed > The noninstrument-rated pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to reverse direction. Factors relating to the accident were: the mountainous terrain, and adverse weather conditions. - [NTSB LAX94LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA120.md): Cessna A185F · Valley Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1994 · N4833C · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was in the correct configuration for a water landing. - [NTSB LAX92TL#12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92TL%2312.md): Cessna 185F · Termo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Jul 29, 1992 · N22FG · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX90LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA257.md): Cessna A185F · Discovery Bay, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1990 · N888BL · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper visual lookout to assure the area was clear of boats before departing. - [NTSB LAX90LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA184.md): Cessna 185F · Terra Bella, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1990 · N1211F · Substantial damage > The pilot's preflight planning and preparation was poor. Contributing to this accident was the high vegetation field. - [NTSB LAX89LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA285.md): Cessna 185F · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1989 · N1562H · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft. - [NTSB LAX89LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA207.md): Cessna A185F · Jackson, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1989 · N1042F · Substantial damage > The pilot did not establish a climb rate sufficient enough to clear trees before turning towards them during a go-around. Contributing to the accident were gusty crosswinds which changed to a tailwind when the aircraft turned to the right and the pilots… - [NTSB LAX86LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA321.md): Cessna A185F · Chester, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1986 · N7373H · Substantial damage > After servicing the aircraft's fuel tanks to their 80 gallon capacity the pilot, his instructor pilot, and their passenger back taxied approximately 1,300 feet from the departure end of the rwy and started their takeoff. When the aircraft failed to climb… - [NTSB LAX85FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA119.md): Cessna A185F · Pine Valley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1985 · N24BC · Destroyed > The acft crashed while the plt was returning from a x-country flt at night. Witnesses reported that the acft was flying low in a westerly direction & appeared to be following interstate highway 8. One witness, who was traveling westbound, stated that the acft… - [NTSB LAX84FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA136.md): Cessna 185 · Union City, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1984 · N93086 · Destroyed > The acft crashed into hilly terrain in an almost vertical high speed power on descent. A witness about 64 miles north of the accident site had seen an acft that met the description of the accident acft 'scud running', or flying beneath the low cloud bases… - [NTSB LAX82DA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA322.md): Cessna A185F · Monterey, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 28, 1982 · N94296 · Substantial damage > Pilot used brake to straighten veering aircraft and left wing dragged. - [NTSB LAX82FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA031.md): Robertson A185F · Lake Oroville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 23, 1981 · N4644E · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX79DA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79DA089.md): Cessna 185 · Tunnel Meadows, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 24, 1979 · N8845Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK78DVG81](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DVG81.md): Cessna 185 · Woodland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 17, 1978 · N80330 · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX78FUM21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FUM21.md): Cessna A185F · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 25, 1978 · N1084F · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK78DVD28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DVD28.md): Cessna 185 · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 17, 1978 · N7558H · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX7LDUG20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX7LDUG20.md): Cessna A185F · Bermuda Dunes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 19, 1975 · N4871C · Substantial damage ## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2072821&state=CA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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