Final NTSB investigations: Cessna A185F
697 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna A185F. 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
| 1972 | 1 |
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| 1973 | 2 |
| 1974 | 4 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1976 | 29 |
| 1977 | 25 |
| 1978 | 38 |
| 1979 | 24 |
| 1980 | 31 |
| 1981 | 25 |
| 1982 | 20 |
| 1983 | 18 |
| 1984 | 20 |
| 1985 | 19 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Where
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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.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
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"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."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
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" 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 WPR26LA238Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Angel Fire, NMThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing with a crosswind.NTSB CEN26LA158Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185 · Luverne, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a gusting crosswind landing, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB ANC26LA022Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Skwentna, AKThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing roll due to contact with wind hardened snow berm and subsequent failure of main landing gear.NTSB WPR25LA263Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Lakeview, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB ANC25LA096Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Haines, AKThe pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing area resulting in an on-ground collision with an obscured log and a main landing gear separation.NTSB CEN25LA260Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Lansing, MIThe pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing in a crosswind condition.NTSB ANC25LA057Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Trapper Creek, AKThe pilot’s improper flare while landing on glassy water, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ANC25LA030Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Skwentna, AKMaintenance personnel’s reuse of worn hardware during the installation of the landing gear assembly and the hardware’s failure and subsequent separation of the gear leg from the landing gear box assembly during taxi.NTSB WPR25LA047Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Lewistown, MTThe pilot’s inadvertent impact with a rock during a landing on a grass strip.NTSB ANC25LA003Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Wasilla, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop.NTSB WPR24FA285Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna A185F · Kent, WAThe 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 CEN24LA321Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185 · Loveland, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, that resulted in a ground loop and a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB ANC24LA075Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing at a short remote airstrip.NTSB ERA24LA312Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Rural Retreat, VAA loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN24LA238Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Fort Leavenworth, KSThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after landing.NTSB WPR24LA193Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Monument Hills, CAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN24LA047Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Barataria, LAA recreational boat crossed in front of the airplane’s path during landing on the water which resulted in the airplane colliding with the boat.NTSB ANC23LA080Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Homer, AKA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC23LA073Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Beluga, AKThe pilot’s delayed go-around decision with insufficient runway remaining.NTSB ERA23LA349Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Leonardtown, MDA loss of engine power during an approach to landing for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR23LA291Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Friday Habor, WAThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB WPR23LA264Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · La Mesa, CAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN23LA189Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185f · Grand Junction, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with gusting wind.NTSB WPR23LA189Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Twisp, WAThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop.NTSB ANC23LA026Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Homer, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR23LA054Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Fergus Falls, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion.NTSB ANC23FA001Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna A185F · Fairbanks, AKThe improperly maintained floats, which allowed water to fill the front compartments and resulted in the airplane nosing over during taxi. Contributing to the fatal injury of the pilot was the improperly secured cargo, which prevented the pilot from egressing…NTSB ERA22LA300Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Plymouth, CTThe pilot’s encounter with known and forecast adverse weather which resulted in a collision with trees during the initial climb.NTSB WPR22LA209Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Sunriver, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB CEN22LA172Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Evansville, INThe pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop.NTSB WPR22LA091Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Gila Bend, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollNTSB WPR21LA339Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Arlington, WAThe fatigue fracture of the tailwheel fitting spring, which resulted in the loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN21LA406Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Kingsley, IAThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of an unsecured fuel bladder, which reduced the fuel capacity of the affected tank.NTSB CEN21LA317Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Blanco, TXThe unexpected change in wind speed and direction during the landing which resulted a runway overrun.NTSB ANC21LA051Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Hoonah, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ANC21LA050Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Dillingham, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB ANC21LA045Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Chandalar Lake, AKThe pilot’s over application of the brakes, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB WPR21LA181Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Driggs, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB CEN21LA194Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · North Vernon, INThe pilot’s improper installation of the fuel selector handle, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ANC21LA031Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Anchorage, AKA loss of control during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ANC21LA026Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB CEN21LA152Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Pueblo, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB ANC21LA022Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Skwentna, AKInstallation of improper hardware on the ski check cable. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection of the ski yokes, which resulted in the subsequent failure of the right main landing gear ski yoke and collapse of the right main landing gear…NTSB WPR21LA029Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185 · Richland, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB CEN20CA382Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Bellaire, MIThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ANC20CA091Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Lime Village, AKThe pilot’s loss of control during the landing flare, which resulted in an impact with trees.NTSB ANC20LA085Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185 · Fairbanks, AKThe PA-18 pilot’s failure to see and avoid the Cessna 185 as it was landing. Contributing to the accident was the PA-18 pilot’s failure to hear the traffic advisory provided by the air traffic control tower.NTSB CEN20LA338Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Sugar Land, TXA total loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons, and the pilot’s subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR20CA250Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Kalispell, MTThe pilot's excessive speed while landing on a wet grass runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.NTSB WPR20CA275Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Susanville, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in a subsequent collapse of the right main landing gear.