Cessna 185 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 476 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 1997 | WETUMPKA, AL | N285BG | Incident | substantial | loss of engine power during a go-around for undetermined reason(s). |
| Mar 27, 1997 | CHUGIAK, AK | N4855C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper installation of the main landing gear wheel penetration skis, which allowed the skis to rotate to a vertical position in flight a…The pilot's improper installation of the main landing gear wheel penetration skis, which allowed the skis to rotate to a vertical position in flight and subsequently separate during landing. |
| Feb 23, 1997 | DELTA JUNCTION, AK | N93189 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation of wind conditins, and failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff run. The crosswind was a relate…the pilot's inadequate compensation of wind conditins, and failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff run. The crosswind was a related factor. |
| Feb 23, 1997 | KETCHIKAN, AK | N4471R | Incident | substantial | the pilot allowed an excessive rate of descent to develope during an approach to land, and delayed in initiating a go-around. |
| Oct 03, 1996 | FINLEY, ND | N185ND | Incident | substantial |
failure of the flight instructor (CFI) to ensure that clearance from the dock was maintained, while starting to taxi. The crosswind was a related fact…failure of the flight instructor (CFI) to ensure that clearance from the dock was maintained, while starting to taxi. The crosswind was a related factor. |
| Sep 28, 1996 | NOME, AK | N222WH | Incident | substantial | failure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment of the selected landing area. Subsequent encounter with rocks was a related factor. |
| Aug 06, 1996 | KAKTOVIK, AK | N8536L | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the windshear. |
| Aug 02, 1996 | WAINWRIGHT, AK | N20752 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll. |
| Jun 11, 1996 | GUSTAVUS, AK | N56581 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind. |
| May 03, 1996 | KODIAK, AK | N70039 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the soft terrain at the landing site, and…the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the soft terrain at the landing site, and a crosswind. |
| Apr 08, 1996 | PLACERVILLE, CA | N61905 | Incident | substantial | the CFI's failure to take adequate remedial action to preclude the loss of direction control during landing rollout. |
| Apr 06, 1996 | FAIRBANKS, AK | N1692M | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind conditions. |
| Mar 31, 1996 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N9875X | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions. The strong, gusty crosswind was a factor. |
| Mar 13, 1996 | CRIPPLE, AK | N93829 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. |
| Mar 07, 1996 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N9211T | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Mar 04, 1996 | SKWENTNA, AK | N5246E | Incident | substantial | the pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for landing. A factor associated with the accident was the rough and uneven terrain. |
| Oct 27, 1995 | KODIAK, AK | N1095F | Incident | substantial | The check pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: the rough water and adverse wind conditions. |
| Oct 22, 1995 | YAKUTAT, AK | N4755Q | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in his failure (or inability) to maintain directional control of the airplane, while attempting…The pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in his failure (or inability) to maintain directional control of the airplane, while attempting to negotiate a bend (dog-leg) in the runway. Factors relating to the accident were: variable/gusty wind conditions, wet (grass) runway condition, and a bend (dog-leg) in the landing area. |
| Aug 15, 1995 | TELLER, AK | N4145Y | Incident | substantial |
DEFLATION OF THE LEFT MAIN TUNDRA TIRE DUE TO VALVE STEM DAMAGE (FAILURE) WHEN THE TIRE ROTATED INDEPENDENTLY OF THE WHEEL RIM, RESULTING IN LOSS OF D…DEFLATION OF THE LEFT MAIN TUNDRA TIRE DUE TO VALVE STEM DAMAGE (FAILURE) WHEN THE TIRE ROTATED INDEPENDENTLY OF THE WHEEL RIM, RESULTING IN LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND A GROUND SWERVE. |
| Jul 12, 1995 | BETTLES, AK | N725 | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY JUDGE THE HEIGHT OF THE AIRPLANE ABOVE THE WATER DURING LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE GLAS…THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY JUDGE THE HEIGHT OF THE AIRPLANE ABOVE THE WATER DURING LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE GLASSY WATER CONDITIONS AND AN EXCESSIVE DESCENT RATE AT TOUCHDOWN. |
| Jul 01, 1995 | TALKEETNA, AK | N555WK | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE EVALUATION OF THE WEATHER CONDITIONS, AND IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION TO ASSURE CLEARANCE FROM MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. A …THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE EVALUATION OF THE WEATHER CONDITIONS, AND IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION TO ASSURE CLEARANCE FROM MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE UNFAVORABLE/GUSTY WIND CONDITION. |
| Jun 29, 1995 | FAIRBANKS, AK | N9667Q | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES AND DIRECTIVES TO NOT EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR DURING A WATER LANDING DUE TO HABIT INTERFERENCE. |
| Apr 30, 1995 | KETCHIKAN, AK | N111EZ | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT WATER LOOP/SWERVE DUE TO THE USE OF IMPROPER LANDING PROCEDURES. |
| Apr 24, 1995 | BANGOR, ME | N62EC | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the right main gear. |
| Mar 17, 1995 | BAUDETTE, MN | N714MX | Incident | substantial | an encountered with a hidden obstruction during taxi. A factor was the ski assembly not having been installed. |