# NTSB ANC79DA044: Cessna 185, N1095F, Bethal, AK, March 28, 1979

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Closed
- Date: March 28, 1979
- Place: Bethal, AK · BETHAL, AK
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 3 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report November 14, 1979
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 136366
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ANC79DA044
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79DA044

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
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3-2854  79/3/28    BETHAL,AK           CESSNA 185          CR-  0  0  1  COMMERCIAL                COMMERCIAL, AGE 35, 6000
        TIME - 1100                    N1095F              PX-  0  0  2  AIR TAXI-PASSG            TOTAL HOURS, 2600 IN
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            TYPE, INSTRUMENT RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - BETHEL
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          PILOT POINT,AK              BETHAL,AK
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE                                 LANDING: ROLL
           GEAR COLLAPSED                                           LANDING: ROLL
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           AIRFRAME - LANDING GEAR: BRAKING SYSTEM (NORMAL SYSTEM)
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - MATERIAL FAILURE
        FACTOR(S)
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N1095F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1095F), registered now, S/N 18502750 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 185
- Registry model: [Cessna A185F](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-a185f) (registry code 2072821) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental IO-520 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-520-series) (registry code 17032, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Airport: Bethel

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19790328029769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790328029769A), Mar 28, 1979: Cessna 185, Bethel, AK, Substantial damage. The brake disc had failed and broken away from the wheel.

## Other investigations on N1095F (4)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ANC96LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA010), Oct 27, 1995: Cessna 185 (N1095F), Kodiak, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The check pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: the rough water and adverse wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC95LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA030), Feb 1, 1995: Cessna 185F (N1095F), W.Point Village, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: A FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. THE PILOT'S EXCESSIVE REMEDIAL REACTION AND LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THE ACCIDENT AIRCRAFT MAKE AND MODEL WERE FACTORS IN…
- [NTSB ANC90LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA076), May 24, 1990: Cessna 185 (N1095F), Uganik Bay, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE DOWNDRAFTS AND GUSTY WINDS.
- [NTSB ANC81DAG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DAG06), Oct 21, 1980: Cessna 185 (N1095F), St Marys, AK, substantial damage

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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