NTSB investigations: Cessna A185F, 1992
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.
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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Query with SQL
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\") = 1992
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") = 1992
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 LAX93LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Lanai, HIThe failure of the engine for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was that obstructions were hidden in the grass of the landing area chosen by the pilot for the forced landing.NTSB ANC93LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Point Hope, AKThe failure of the no. two cylinder connecting rod due to a slipped (spun) main crankshaft bearing which blocked off the oil hole to the connecting rod. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain on which to perform a forced landing.NTSB ANC92T#A11Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna 185 · Kotzebue, AKNTSB CHI92LA256Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · St. Cloud, MNFailure of the pilot-in-command to abort takeoff before overrunning the lake edge.NTSB FTW92LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Amelia, LAThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.NTSB SEA92LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Ennis, MTDirectional control was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: a loose gravel airstrip, wind gusts and inadequate remedial action.NTSB ANC92LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Ketchikan, AKThe pilot in command/instructor pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the ground run.NTSB ANC92LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A-185-F · Anaktuvuk Pass, AKThe pilot in commands improper planning and decision to commence a takeoff in unfavorable wind conditions. Contributing factors to the accident were the impossibility of the pilot to maintain the proper climb rate, the unfavorable wind conditions, and the…NTSB LAX92TL#12Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna 185F · Termo, CANTSB ATL92LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Maxton, NCThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind condition and the pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of the pilot in training.NTSB ANC92LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Ekuk, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was the hidden obstruction on the surface of the landing area.NTSB SEA92LA134Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Ronan, MTThe pilot's operation with known deficiencies in equipment and erratic operation of the fuel control system. A factor contributing to the accident was: soft terrain.NTSB ANC92LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Talkeetna, AKFailure to maintain directional control. Factors include tailwheel vibration/shimmy, and an inadvertent ground loop.NTSB ANC92FA069Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Ruth Glacier, AKThe failure of the pilots of both airplanes to maintain an adequate visual lookout. Factors which contributed to the accident was the failure of the pilot of the CE-172 to become aware of and to use the listed frequency for inter aircraft communications, and…NTSB ANC92LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-A185F · Barrow, AKThe improper use of the flt controls by the second pilot during landing roll. Factors relating to the mishap were the rough/uneven snow covered terrain.NTSB SEA92LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Billings, MTA worn tailwheel steering system and inadequate inspection of the airplane. A factor relating to the accident was the crosswind condition.NTSB ANC92LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Fairbanks, AKPoor in flight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were: snow covered terrain, and wrong runway not identified.NTSB ANC92T#A02Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna 185 · Barrow, AKNTSB ANC92LA039Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Pelican, AKThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the glare from the sun.