NTSB investigations: Cessna A185F, 1984
20 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 | 11 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 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\") = 1984
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") = 1984
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 ANC85LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Nome, AKThe acft crashed during takeoff in gusty wind conditions. The acft reportedly hit a snow drift during takeoff and veeredoff the road being used as a rwy. The acft flew a short distance before impact.NTSB LAX85LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Glendale, AZThe acft went to the left of the desired track for takeoff and the plt said that in the attempt to regain directional control by means of throttle manipulation and brake application (the plt in later inspection of rwy and brakes reported rubber marks on the…NTSB SEA85LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Burley, IDAs plt initiated takeoff in a left x-wind, acft began to weathervane to the left. Increased right rudder and repeated applications of right brake failed to arrest an increasing swerve to left, with right brake pedal eventually bottoming out. As acft departed…NTSB ANC84LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F-II · Iliamna, AKThe float plane plt began taking off from a small lake in calm wind & glassy water conditions. Realizing the situation was marginal, he reduced power to abort (before lifting off) & began a step turn to the left. The plt reported that the radius of the turn…NTSB ANC84LA153Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Cutler River, AKWhile spotting caribou in a descent from 1500 ft MSL to 1300 ft MSL, the engine lost all power. The plt attempted to restart the engine while flying toward a lake for the forced landing. He stated that because of the low alt and airspeed he was unable to…NTSB CHI84FA364Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Lake Delton, WIThe float plane crashed shortly after taking off from Lake Delton while of a sight-seeing flt. The acft was used daily during the tourist season on flts of aprx 15 min long. This was the 8th or 9th flt of the day & was the 4th or 5th flt since refueling. A…NTSB SEA84FA171Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Ketchikan, AKThe engine quit due to fuel starvation shortly after takeoff. The pilot had selected an empty tank. He then switched tanks but flooded the engine as a result of not following procedures in the aircraft manual. Unable to glide to an appropriate landing site,…NTSB ANC84FA110Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Talkeetna, AKInvestigators found pure water in the fuel injection system. The pilot refueled the acft from a 55 gal barrel and despite warnings from a mechanic, the plt did not filter the fuel. The float plane touched down in a river and nosed over onto the shore…NTSB ANC84FA094Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Talkeetna, AKThe acft was being used to transport mountain climbers from a glacier. During takeoff from the glacier, the right landing gear strut failed at the axle point & the wheel/ski dangled free. When he landed on a gravel rwy, the plt held off the right side as long…NTSB ANC84LA095Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Mccarthy, AKThe acft was equipped with a robertson stol modification. The owner/student plt stated that when he was on final apch to land at his private strip, the stall warning horn S0UNDED. At that time, he increased power & the acft turned sharply to the left & struck…NTSB FTW84FA264Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Houma, LAPlt was returning to home base of operations, executing standard visual approach along intercoastal waterway on westerly base heading prior to turn on final. Acft collided with overhead ground wires of power transmission array spanning the waterway at an…NTSB ANC84LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Anchorage, AKWhile landing his float equipped acft, the plt noticed that another acft that had landed before him had not cleared the landing area. He attempted a sharp left turn around the other acft & the acft hit a beach & flipped over.NTSB DEN84LA151Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Grand Junction, COThe plt-in-command (PIC) was checking out another plt on a pipeline route. The copilot was occupying the left seat & was flying the acft. While surveying the pipeline, they proceeded north up a canyon toward Douglas pass. No turbulence & little effect from…NTSB LAX84LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Nogales, AZThe acft landed hard bounced and swerved on and off the rwy. When the acft stopped the left main gear had collapsed. Theplt reported that the wind blew him but the manager of the arpt said the plt flared too high.NTSB NYC84LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Hazleton, PAAccording to the plt, he attempted to takeoff on rwy 28 with a variable wind from 180 deg at 9 KTS gusting to 19 KTS. After rolling about 200 ft, he gradually added power, but the acft began turning left, so he reduced the power. The acft straightened out,…NTSB FTW84LA203Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Belle Chasse, LAWhen the plt attempted to start the eng, it 'hung up in the middle of the compression stroke.' He stated that after confirming that the magnetos were off, he attempted to 'free the propeller by hand.' The eng started as soon as the propeller was moved. The…NTSB NYC84FA096Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Waitsfield, VTThe acft collided with trees during takeoff. The rwy was snow covered 4 to 6 inches deep and was only 1800 ft long. The takeoff was on a bearing of 130 degrees. The wind was from 280 degrees at 14 KTS. The skis on the acft had wheels protruding through at the…NTSB MIA84FA091Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Key West, FLThe acft landed after a previous flt & was refueled & preflight for another mission. According to maintenance personnel, the acft floats were drained once every morning before the 1st flt of the day in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. The…NTSB SEA84LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Winslow, WADuring 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 LAX84FA136Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Union City, CAThe acft crashed into hilly terrain in an almost vertical high speed power on descent. A witness about 64 miles north of the accident site had seen an acft that met the description of the accident acft 'scud running', or flying beneath the low cloud bases…