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NTSB investigations: Cessna A185F, 1985

19 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.

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NTSB NYC86LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Block Island, RIThe floatplane experienced a pwr loss about 15 miles south of martha's vineyard VOR. The eng manifold pressure dropped and the RPM became erratic. The plt attempted to restart the eng using primary and emergency fuel pumps but the eng would not restart. The…Oct 23, 1985 · N8475Q · DestroyedNTSB ANC85LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot took off in turbulent wind conditions and lost control of the airplane; striking ground and upending.Sep 28, 1985 · N9676H · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · San Juan Island, WAThe pilot was attempting to depart his private airstrip to the north with trees bordering the north end of the airstrip. The wind was from 360 at 20 knots gusting to 30 knots. The pilot was unable to arrest his rate of sink and made a right turn to avoid…Sep 27, 1985 · N9644H · DestroyedNTSB SEA85LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Eastsound, WADuring takeoff roll the acft veered right and the plt overcorrected to the left. The acft then departed the rwy to the left striking VASI lights.Sep 23, 1985 · N61298 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC85LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Cordova, AKThe plt stated that prior to landing, the acft's right brake had no pressure. He reported that after he landed, the tail wheel began to shimmy & the acft pulled to the left. He applied full right rudder, but was unable to prevent the acft from ground looping…Sep 15, 1985 · N80124 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW85LA348Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Catahoula, LAThe plt took off from a bayou with inadequate distance to climb above the trees growing along each side before the bayou made an aprx 120-DEG right turn. In order to avoid collision with the trees the plt entered a steep banked right turn to follow the bayou.…Sep 13, 1985 · N333WL · DestroyedNTSB MKC85LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Lincoln, NEShortly after takeoff in an acft with amphibious landing gear. The plt cancelled his flt plan and had the twr check the landing gear. He then made a precautionary landing in a lake with the wheels retracted. One wheel was not fully retracted at touchdown and…Sep 8, 1985 · N1756R · Substantial damageNTSB ANC85LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Ancorage, AKThe aircraft nosed over during the landing roll. The pilot stated during the landing he lost directional control of the his aircraft causing the aircraft to nosed over on its back.Aug 24, 1985 · N7558H · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Boise, IDThe acft ground looped and the left main gear collapsed during a landing roll. The plt reported that the left wing came up during the landing roll which resulted in the acft veering to the right. When the wing settled, the left main gear collapsed allowing…Jul 17, 1985 · N4309R · Substantial damageNTSB ANC85LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A-185F · Portage, AKAcft attempted to land on inlet mud flats & nosed over following a reported rough running engine.Jul 17, 1985 · N4611E · Substantial damageNTSB ANC85FA124Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna A-185F · Elmendorf Afb, AKImmediately after takeoff from a lake the acft stalled, did a half spin & nosed into the water. Witnesses reported seeing acft nose pitching up & down & wings wobbling just prior to the stall. This was plt's first flt in this type acft without an instructor.…Jul 10, 1985 · N61155 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC85LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Egegik, AKEngine failed at 200 ft AGL, due to fuel starvation. Plt attempted to reach lake, & crashed in trees at edge of lake.Jul 8, 1985 · N8700Z · Substantial damageNTSB ANC85LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Alaktak, AKThe acft collideded with a snow bank and nosed over during a landing attempt on a frozen lake. The plt stated that 'my rt ski hit a pressure ridge or broke through crust; whichever, the acft abrurtly pitched down, contacting the ice and continuing over onto…Jun 1, 1985 · N61500 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC85LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Talkeetna, AKPlt did not use all available takeoff area and failed to recognized need to abort until too late. Possible overweight airplane loaded beyond centre of gravity rangeMay 11, 1985 · N1062F · Substantial damageNTSB FTW85LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Gibson, LAThe amphibian acft was substantially damaged when it collided with a tree while landing on an oil field service canal. The plt stated that he landed long and fast and as a result he was unable to negotiate the second half of an 's' turn in the canal. The left…Apr 29, 1985 · N4691E · Substantial damageNTSB DEN85IA109Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Jackson, WYThe plt of N57PL was attempting a landing in a strong crosswind in VFR conditions. During the landing roll, the left main landing gear tire blew out causing the acft to ground loop.Apr 3, 1985 · N57PL · Minor damageNTSB DEN85LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Rifle, COThe plt had been practicing takeoffs and landings with what he described as a slight 90 deg x-wind. During the final landing, the plt reported, the right wing rose and the left wing dropped contacting the ground. He was able to level the acft and initiate an…Feb 20, 1985 · N1169Q · Substantial damageNTSB FTW85LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Belle Chase, LAThe plt had diverted back to the departure aprt due to wx. After landing, he was 'step taxiing' on the water with no reported difficulties when a landing gear shock strut, p/n 51961, separated. This allowed a float to dig into the water & caused the acft to…Jan 31, 1985 · N53064 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85FA119Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Pine Valley, CAThe acft crashed while the plt was returning from a x-country flt at night. Witnesses reported that the acft was flying low in a westerly direction & appeared to be following interstate highway 8. One witness, who was traveling westbound, stated that the acft…Jan 22, 1985 · N24BC · Destroyed