NTSB investigations: Cessna A185F, 1983
18 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 18 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 14 |
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1983
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1983
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 ANC84FAG01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna C-185 · Naknek, AKThe acft crashed during takeoff. The plt said that during takeoff at an alt of about 10 ft AGL it felt as though the fltcontrols were not responding. The acft stalled and hit the runway. The plt suspected the controls had been tampered with, but when the acft…NTSB CHI84LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Bad Axe, MIDuring arrival, the plt was advised by the UNICOM operator that rwy 21 was the active rwy. Soon after landing, a passenger boarded the acft & the plt took off again. He proceeded to make a pattern around the arpt & initiated another landing on rwy 21. The…NTSB ANC84LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-185A · Quinhagak, AKThe acft struck a snowbank during an attemped go-around. According to the plt there were no mechanical problems that contributed to the accident. The plt did not submit an accident report and attempts to reach him by telephone have been unsuccessful. The…NTSB MIA84LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Gainesville, FLThe acft nosed over during landing while on an instructional flt. The instructor plt was demonstrating a touch and go landing at the time of the accident. The landing was made on rwy 28 with the wind from 340 degrees at 7 KTS. The instructor stated that…NTSB FTW84LA042Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Freemason Is., LAThe acft was on the return leg of a fishing trip at night. According to the plt, the float plane lifted off after a fairly long run on smooth water. He stated that at 200 ft AGL & 90 KTS, he initiated a 10 to 15 deg right turn & rolled out on a heading of 350…NTSB MIA84LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Key West, FLThe acft was on a flt from miami, FL to cancum, Mexico when the plt elected to make an en route stop at Key West, FL to check the wx. During the landing, the left main gear collapsed. An exam revealed a wear pattern on the landing gear & fuselage structure in…NTSB ANC83LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot stated that during takeoff rotation, which occurred at 44 KTS the aircraft began a slow turn to the left apparently a torque stall, causing a wing stall and the left wing struck the ice. The pilot aborted the takeoff and the right float struck a mud…NTSB ANC83LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Kaktovik, AKThe plt stated that the acft was loaded with 3 hunters & their gear for a flt from caribou pass to the barter island dew station arpt. Reportedly, he had operated in & out of the area on previous occasions with similar loads & conditions. He stated that he…NTSB SEA83LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 Skywagon · Petersburg, AKThe acft made a forced landing in a marshy area and nosed over after the engine quit during takeoff. The pilot stated that after takeoff at about 100 ft AGL during a right turn the engine sputtered. He made a slight adjustment to the throttle and the engine…NTSB ANC83LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · (N) Skwentna, AKThe acft was ground looped intentionally to prevent a collision with people or boats. The pilot said he had no braking action during landing. He believes someone loosened the plugs in the bottom of both brake cylinders and these plugs dropped out in flight.…NTSB SEA83LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Klamath Falls, ORThe acft groundlooped off the runway during landing in a gusty crosswind. The pilot and passnger were not injured. The winds were reported as 300 degrees 18 knots gusting to 22 knots.NTSB CHI83LA212Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Eaton Rapids, MIThe acft nosed over during landing at the plt's private strip the plt stated that he took off for a 15 minute local flt and during landing he touched down in a soft area. The wheels bogged in and the acft nosed over. He had taken off to thenorth and landed to…NTSB CHI83LA196Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Logansport, INThe plt had recently purchased the amphibious acft, had received 6.7 hrs dual instruction & was indorsed for solo flt. During a x-country from elizabethton, TN, he landed at richmond, KY & purchased 23. 8 gal of fuel. On the next leg to lafayette, IN, he made…NTSB CHI83LA195Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Gaylord, MIThe acft nosed over immediately upon landing on a turf rwy. An inspection of the rwy revealed two skid marks in the turf about 75 ft long and 900 ft from the approach end of rwy 36.NTSB ANC83LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-185F · Nome, AKThe aircraft stalled at low altitude and crashed during takeoff. The pilot stated that 'during the takeoff roll the leftski stuck in the snow and turned the aircraft 45 degrees to the left. Instead of stopping, I continued on'. The pilot said that the ski had…NTSB CHI83LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Jackson, MIThe tailwheel acft veered during landing on rwy 5 & the left landing gear collapsed. The wind was 110 degrees 6 KTS. The pilot states he had a flat tire. The local controller who observed the landing reported seeing the acft swerve to the right. An FAA…NTSB ANC83FAG03Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportCessna A185F · Nyac, AKThe aircraft crashed after colliding with a tree near the destination airport at Nyac, AK. The pilot had tried this flight from aniak to Nyac the day before and had returned to aniak because of weather. The weather at the time of the accident was snowing and…NTSB ANC84LA001Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Togiak, AKAccording to the plt, he was assisted by a wing walker while taxiing to the takeoff position. The wind had been increasing steadily during his stop & it changed direction as he arrived at the takeoff position. As he turned the acft into position on rwy 27,…