NTSB investigations: Cessna A185F, 1999
13 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 |
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1999
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") = 1999
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 CHI00LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Raymond, NEthe pilot's lack of recent experience in the type of aircraft and type of operation, and the pilot not maintaining directional control. A finding was the glassy condition of the water.NTSB SEA00LA017Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Astoria, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed after a delayed go-around. Factors include incapacitation due to the use of unapproved drugs.NTSB ANC99LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Pilot Point, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors in the accident were the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions, a downdraft, and swampy terrain.NTSB ANC99LA145Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Delta Junction, AKCorrosion and a fatigue failure of the lower end of the landing gear strut. Factors in the accident were the manufacturer's and the FAA's insufficient standards/requirements for life limits and inspection procedures.NTSB ANC99FA108Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Juneau, AKThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors associated with the accident were mountainous/hilly terrain, low ceilings, the pilot's improper in-flight decision making, and the pilot's impairment from over-the-counter…NTSB ANC99LA096Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Kodiak, AKThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in this accident was the mountainous terrain in which the pilot had to perform a forced landing.NTSB SEA99LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Renton, WAFailure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control after landing, resulting in a ground loop.NTSB NYC99WA155Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna A185F · Labrador, CanadaNTSB DEN99TA099Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A185F · Farmington, NMThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to see and avoid a ground obstruction. Factors were the throttle linkage becoming disconnected due to an inadequate annual inspection by maintenance personnel, and a dirt berm.NTSB ANC99FA070Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Soldotna, AKThe improper recovery from a bounced water landing by the pilot. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot's failure to release his seatbelt due to the obstructed location of the pilot's seatbelt buckle.NTSB ATL99LA099Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Chapin, SCThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the collision with a utility wire.NTSB LAX99LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Elko, NVThe failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the variable and gusty winds, and, to maintain directional control of the aircraft while landing.NTSB ATL99LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Hilton Head, SCThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather information that resulted in his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors were gusting winds, and a tail wind.