Cessna 185 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 476 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

476

All Events

353

Incidents

51

Minor

23

Serious

43

Fatal (93 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jul 30, 1988 LISCOME BAY, AK N70168 Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 20, 1988 BETTLES, AK N93769 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 16, 1988 LONE PINE, CA N23FB Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 04, 1988 WHITTIER, AK N185BT Fatal (4) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 27, 1988 BARTER ISLAND, AK N53042 Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 17, 1988 TUNTUTULIAK, AK N1592F Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 10, 1988 MERCER ISLAND, WA N1701R Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 06, 1988 HUNTER CREEK, AK N22901 Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 03, 1988 LARSON BAY, AK N9030R Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 30, 1988 ERIE, CO N8389Q Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 17, 1988 FAIRBANKS, AK N5060R Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 11, 1988 HOPEDALE, MA N4695E Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 10, 1988 OPHIR, AK N5045R Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 13, 1988 REDDING, CA CFCTO Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 27, 1987 FAIRBANKS, AK N4056Y Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 20, 1987 BURNET, TX N7370H Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 26, 1987 ANCHORAGE, AK N9946X Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 17, 1987 LITTLE DELTA RV, AK N9914X Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 16, 1987 WIND RIVER, AK N1050F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 15, 1987 MT. WATANA, AK N5416R Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 06, 1987 WASILLA, AK N93018 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 16, 1987 SAN MARCOS, TX N9930X Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 12, 1987 KETCHIKAN, AK N73WS Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 29, 1987 HOLLYWOOD, FL N9003H Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 28, 1987 HILLSBORO, ND N1686Z Incident substantial Investigation pending
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
← Cessna 185 For Sale All Cessna Models
Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database · About our data
View 71 Cessna 185 for sale ↓