NTSB investigations: Cessna A185E, AK
152 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna A185E. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1966 | 1 |
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| 1968 | 3 |
| 1969 | 2 |
| 1970 | 4 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 3 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 4 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 4 |
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 3 |
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| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 2 |
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| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 4 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
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duckdb -csv -c "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\" = 'AK' 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 ('2072818'))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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" = 'AK' 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 ('2072818'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB ANC24LA059Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 185 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB ANC22LA037Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185E · Willow, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ANC21FA015Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 185 · Chitina, AKAn in-flight breakup during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB ANC20CA049Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s decision to attempt to " water ski" atop a remote river in a wheel-equipped airplane, resulting in a loss of control and a nose over.NTSB ANC20LA043Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185E · Eagle River, AKThe pilot’s failure to ensure adequate fuel onboard prior to the planned flight, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and an aerodynamic stall during the subsequent emergency landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s…NTSB GAA19CA260Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Northway, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent nose-over.NTSB ANC16LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185 · Illiamna, AKThe overstress fracture of the left main landing (MLG) gear axle attachment bolts and the subsequent separation of the left MLG wheel, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to control the airplane.NTSB ANC15LA033Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Talkeetna, AKThe other pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the other pilot’s failure to follow Federal Aviation Administration-recommended traffic pattern procedures.NTSB ANC15LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Nome, AKThe failure of the left main landing gear leg for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ANC13CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185E · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot's lack of situational awareness and failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain during takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident was the check airmen’s inadequate supervision.NTSB ANC13CA020Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185E · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a main landing gear collapse.NTSB ANC13CA005Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185E · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ANC10LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Ophir, AKThe total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB ANC10FA004Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Healy, AKThe pilot's decision to maneuver at a low altitude over rising terrain in conditions conducive to turbulence/downdrafts, resulting in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB ANC08CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ANC08LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi. Contributing to the accident were rough and uneven terrain, and an excessive taxispeed.NTSB ANC07LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185E · Talkeetna, AKThe loss of engine power during cruise flight due to an improperly repaired airbox.NTSB ANC06LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Dillingham, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in the airplane's tailwheel snagging a rope during the takeoff run, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was a rope that was positioned…NTSB ANC06TA009Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 185 · Cordova, AKA fracture and separation of the main landing gear strut during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control, and subsequent nose down. Factors contributing to the accident were the manufacturer's and the FAA's insufficient standards/requirements…NTSB ANC05CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185E · Wasilla, AKThe flight instructor's failure to provide adequate supervision of the second pilot during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and an intentional ground-loop by the instructor. A factor in the accident was the dual student's ( a certificated…NTSB ANC04LA057Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185E · Anchorage, AKThe pilot/owner's failure to ensure that the airplane was in an airworthy condition prior to flight, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and subsequent in-flight collision with a residence during an emergency landing after takeoff. Factors…NTSB ANC04LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185E · King Salmon, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff and initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control, and an in-flight collision with water. A factor contributing to the accident was gusty wind conditions.NTSB ANC03LA064Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Ketchikan, AKThe pilot's abrupt, excessive pull-up during an intentional low level maneuver, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the water.NTSB ANC03LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswing during the landing roll. A factor contribuiting to the accident was the presence of a crosswind.NTSB ANC03FA051Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall, an uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was rising terrain.NTSB ANC03LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Galena, AKThe failure of the airplane to climb after takeoff which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain during an aborted landing attempt.NTSB ANC02LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Mc Grath, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor associated with the accident was a variable wind condition.NTSB ANC02LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot's excessive descent rate and subsequent hard landing during the landing flare/touchdown. A factor in the accident was glassy water conditions.NTSB ANC01LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Yakutat, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. A factor associated with the accident were trees.NTSB ANC01LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Cantwell, AKThe student pilot's failure to abort a landing resulting in an overrun. Factors in the accident were the pilot's diverted attention, and gusty wind conditions.NTSB ANC00LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Chenega Bay, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area during the incoming tide. Factors associated with the accident were the incoming tide wave, and the pressure induced by the delays encountered picking up the passengers.NTSB ANC00LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Yakutat, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor associated with the accident was soft terrain.NTSB ANC99LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Anchorage, AKThe total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB ANC99LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185E · Haines, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions.NTSB ANC98LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185E · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadvertent ground loop/swerve. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ANC98LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185E · Mcgrath, AKThe loss of engine power for a undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the trees.NTSB ANC98IA096Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Homer, AKThe failure of the right main landing gear leg due to corrosion pitting and fatigue.NTSB ANC98LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185E · Iliamna, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were a crosswind and the pilot's lack of recent experience in a tailwheel airplane.NTSB ANC98LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185E · Anchorage, AKThe rotation/slippage of the right main tire on the wheel rim, resulting in shearing of the tire tube valve stem, and subsequent tire deflation. Factors in the accident were oversize, tundra tires operated on a dry, asphalt runway surface.NTSB ANC98LA075Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Anchorage, AKThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC98TA062Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 185 · Kotzebue, AKThe instructor pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with this accident was a downdraft prior to touchdown.NTSB ANC98LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185E · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during landing. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB ANC98LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185E · Anchorage, AKA separation of the axle from the landing gear strut due to overload, and stripping of the axle bolt threads.NTSB ANC97LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185E · Wasilla, AKThe loss of engine power due to water contaminated fuel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB ANC97LA135Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185E · Igiugig, AKfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, during a maneuvering turn at low altitude, which resulted in an accelerated stall and subsequent collision with the terrain. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of altitude to recover from the…NTSB ANC96LA107Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning for departure and his selection of unsuitable terrain. Factors in the accident were soft, snow covered terrain and the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.NTSB ANC96LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Kodiak, AKthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the soft terrain at the landing site, and a crosswind.NTSB ANC96LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind conditions.NTSB ANC96LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Yakutat, AKThe pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in his failure (or inability) to maintain directional control of the airplane, while attempting to negotiate a bend (dog-leg) in the runway. Factors relating to the accident were: variable/gusty wind…NTSB ANC95FA167Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Petersburg, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed above the airplane's stall speed. The high terrain and low ceiling (clouds) were related factors.