# NTSB investigations: Cessna A185F, WA

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 WPR24FA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA285.md): Cessna A185F · Kent, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 24, 2024 · N61323 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly configure the amphibious landing gear for a water landing, which resulted in a touchdown on the water with the wheels extended, noseover, and airplane submersion.
- [NTSB WPR23LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA291.md): Cessna A185F · Friday Habor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 28, 2023 · N185GG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR23LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA189.md): Cessna A185F · Twisp, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 14, 2023 · N185MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR21LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA339.md): Cessna A185F · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 8, 2021 · N185BB · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fracture of the tailwheel fitting spring, which resulted in the loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR21LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA029.md): Cessna A185 · Richland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 27, 2020 · N814BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA055.md): Cessna A185 · Reardan, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2018 · N185PR · Substantial damage
  > The 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 WPR09CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA276.md): Cessna A185F · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2009 · N1015F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged approach and failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB LAX08FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA244.md): Cessna A185F · Shelton, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2008 · N6320N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain and maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [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 SEA07CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA127.md): Cessna A185F · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2007 · N8045Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control during a landing attempt, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB SEA05LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA161.md): Cessna A185F · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2005 · N4867C · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA05FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA022.md): Cessna 185F · Renton, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2004 · N532PC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control when the flaps became jammed/stuck in their full-down position during a takeoff from a touch-and-go landing. Factors include a worn/disconnected flap latch mechanism, and the flaps being unable to be retracted.
- [NTSB SEA04FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA169.md): Cessna A185F · Toutle, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2004 · N7562Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions. Inadequate preflight planning/preparation, trees, a low ceiling and no suitable terrain available for the landing were factors.
- [NTSB SEA04LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA007.md): Cessna 185 · Trout Lake, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2003 · N1841R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll. A factor was the wet runway.
- [NTSB SEA01LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA025.md): Cessna A185F · Lynwood, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2000 · N7609Q · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to refueling was not performed by the pilot-in-command. Trees and a fence were factors.
- [NTSB SEA99LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA119.md): Cessna 185 · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1999 · N532PC · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control after landing, resulting in a ground loop.
- [NTSB SEA93LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA059.md): Cessna A185F · Inglewood, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1993 · N5391R · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion, the pilot in command's inadequate preflight, and his failure to flare on landing. A factor contributing to the accident was fog.
- [NTSB SEA90LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA024.md): Cessna A-185-F · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1989 · N1920Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA89LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA062.md): Cessna 185 · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1989 · N6166N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the tailwheel aircraft during landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA89LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA054.md): Cessna 185 · Bellingham, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1989 · N79PK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the loss of lift due to ice accumulation on the wings, his failure to control the rate of descent, and poor inflight decision making. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's fatigue.
- [NTSB SEA88LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA092.md): Cessna 185 · Mercer Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1988 · N1701R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that the aircraft struck a log while landing on the water. The aircraft then nosed over inverted and sank.
- [NTSB SEA85LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA229.md): Cessna 185 · San Juan Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1985 · N9644H · Destroyed
  > The pilot was attempting to depart his private airstrip to the north with trees bordering the north end of the airstrip. The wind was from 360 at 20 knots gusting to 30 knots. The pilot was unable to arrest his rate of sink and made a right turn to avoid…
- [NTSB SEA85LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA223.md): Cessna A185F · Eastsound, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1985 · N61298 · Substantial damage
  > During takeoff roll the acft veered right and the plt overcorrected to the left. The acft then departed the rwy to the left striking VASI lights.
- [NTSB SEA84LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA049.md): Cessna A185F · Winslow, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1984 · N4504N · Substantial damage
  > During a water landing the acft was in turbulent crosswind conditions when the left float and wing dug into the water. The acft cartwheeled and came to rest with the right wingtip touching the bottom of the bay. The plt stated it would have been more prudent…
- [NTSB SEA81FYE03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81FYE03.md): Cessna 185 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 9, 1980 · N70438 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79FYE41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79FYE41.md): Cessna A185F · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 28, 1979 · N9533H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79DYE22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYE22.md): Cessna 185 · Bellevue, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 17, 1979 · N4903C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA78DYE32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78DYE32.md): Cessna 185 · Oak Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 23, 1978 · N94237 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA78DYE24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78DYE24.md): Cessna 185F · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 27, 1978 · N93272 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA78DYE22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78DYE22.md): Cessna 185F · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 3, 1978 · N93272 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA78FYE04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FYE04.md): Cessna 185F · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 6, 1977 · N1022F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA77FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FA049.md): Cessna 185 · Hansville, WA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Aug 21, 1977 · N1738R · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA77FYP23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FYP23.md): Cessna 185 · Waterville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 24, 1977 · N2583S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76DYE37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76DYE37.md): Cessna 185 · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 29, 1976 · N1468F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA75DYG28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75DYG28.md): Cessna A185F · Connell, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 1, 1975 · N4661C · 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" = 'WA' 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=WA

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