Cessna 185 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 476 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 1984 | AKRON, CO | N1980U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 11, 1984 | BETHEL, AK | N3263C | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 14, 1984 | MCCARTHY, AK | N714HP | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 03, 1984 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N1790R | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 23, 1984 | NOGALES, AZ | N9953N | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 18, 1984 | BELLE CHASSE, LA | N69GV | Serious (1) | minor | Investigation pending |
| Feb 23, 1984 | SPANISH FORK, UT | N2691Z | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 22, 1984 | KEY WEST, FL | N4460R | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 11, 1984 | UNION CITY, CA | N93086 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 17, 1983 | GAINESVILLE, FL | N7318H | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 19, 1983 | KEY WEST, FL | N60925 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 29, 1983 | FAIRBANKS, AK | N185JS | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 21, 1983 | VALDEZ, AK | N4559F | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 18, 1983 | ORANGE, MA | N11LP | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 14, 1983 | ANIAK, AK | N1688Z | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 09, 1983 | KAKTOVIK, AK | N93282 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 24, 1983 | PETERSBURG, AK | N8700Z | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 14, 1983 | BOISE, ID | N4772Q | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 01, 1983 | ELYRIA, OH | N70498 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 12, 1983 | SLEETMUTE, AK | N70059 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 05, 1983 | MOUND VALLEY, KS | N4010Y | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 18, 1983 | (N) SKWENTNA, AK | N3991Q | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 15, 1983 | RYEGRASS PASS, WA | N2762Q | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 14, 1983 | KENAI, AK | N2565Z | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 06, 1983 | MCALLEN, TX | N4016Y | Serious (1) | 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.
Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database ·
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