Cessna 185E Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 35 events recorded from 1982 to 2013.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2013 | Pilot Point, AK | N1592F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to land the airplane on the ramp, in the vicinity of buildings, in gusty wind conditions. |
| May 18, 2009 | Tacoma, WA | N70083 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind. |
| Apr 26, 2008 | Bend, OR | N185NH | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was an unex…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was an unexpected crosswind gust. |
| Jul 31, 2007 | Talkeetna, AK | N70020 | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to an improperly repaired airbox. |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Pilot Point, AK | N1592F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and an overload failure of the main landing gear during the landing touchdown. |
| May 26, 2004 | Anchorage, AK | N70233 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot/owner's failure to ensure that the airplane was in an airworthy condition prior to flight, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power …The pilot/owner's failure to ensure that the airplane was in an airworthy condition prior to flight, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and subsequent in-flight collision with a residence during an emergency landing after takeoff. Factors associated with the accident are a contaminated fuel pump, a flow-restricted fuel controller, a flow-restricted distributor valve, worn spark plugs, and inadequate servicing/maintenance of the airplane by other maintenance personnel. |
| May 20, 2004 | King Salmon, AK | N1932U | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff and initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control, and an in-flight collis…The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff and initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control, and an in-flight collision with water. A factor contributing to the accident was gusty wind conditions. |
| Sep 01, 2002 | SPARREVOHN, AK | N7SR | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing that resulted in separation of the right main gear during the landing roll. A factor in the a…The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing that resulted in separation of the right main gear during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was a rough/uneven gravel bar. |
| Jun 20, 2000 | TALKEETNA, AK | N1589F | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions and subsequent in-flight break-up. Factors in the accident were weather conditions…The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions and subsequent in-flight break-up. Factors in the accident were weather conditions consisting of low ceilings, turbulence, and an occluded front with convective activity, and inadequate oversight of the flight by company management. |
| Jun 23, 1999 | EAST HADDAM, CT | N3385L | Serious (1) | substantial | The loss of engine power due to water in the fuel system. |
| Apr 23, 1999 | HAINES, AK | N3539F | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. |
| Nov 02, 1998 | TUCSON, AZ | N185Z | Incident | substantial | Failure of the pilot to properly secure the seat which subsequently slid back on the takeoff roll and lead to the pilot's loss of aircraft control. |
| Sep 20, 1998 | MESA, AZ | N1613M | Incident | substantial | The failure of the wheel assembly retention nuts and subsequent wheel separation. |
| Sep 01, 1998 | TALKEETNA, AK | N333DG | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control resulting in a inadvertent ground loop. A contributing factor was the induced pressure on the pil…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control resulting in a inadvertent ground loop. A contributing factor was the induced pressure on the pilot by a sick passenger. |
| Aug 30, 1998 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N1987U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent ground loop/swerve. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jul 15, 1998 | MCGRATH, AK | N2750J | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for a undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the trees. |
| Jul 01, 1998 | ILIAMNA, AK | N4574F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were a crosswind and the pilot's lack of recent ex…The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were a crosswind and the pilot's lack of recent experience in a tailwheel airplane. |
| Jun 20, 1998 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N85CF | Incident | substantial |
The rotation/slippage of the right main tire on the wheel rim, resulting in shearing of the tire tube valve stem, and subsequent tire deflation. Fact…The rotation/slippage of the right main tire on the wheel rim, resulting in shearing of the tire tube valve stem, and subsequent tire deflation. Factors in the accident were oversize, tundra tires operated on a dry, asphalt runway surface. |
| Mar 24, 1998 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N1987U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during landing. A factor was the crosswind. |
| Feb 24, 1998 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N4535F | Incident | substantial | A separation of the axle from the landing gear strut due to overload, and stripping of the axle bolt threads. |
| Sep 21, 1997 | WASILLA, AK | N70122 | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to water contaminated fuel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane. A factor associated with th…The loss of engine power due to water contaminated fuel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Aug 27, 1997 | IGIUGIG, AK | N2743J | Serious (3) | destroyed |
failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, during a maneuvering turn at low altitude, which resulted in an accelerated stall and subsequent c…failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, during a maneuvering turn at low altitude, which resulted in an accelerated stall and subsequent collision with the terrain. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of altitude to recover from the stall. |
| Aug 26, 1997 | KING SALMON, AK | N454CF | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing the oversize tire equipped airplane on dry, newly surfaced, asphalt. |
| Feb 04, 1993 | NORTH BEND, OR | N5849J | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, AND INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION. FACTORS INCLUDE A POOR INFLIGHT DECISION, AND GUSTY CROSSWINDS. |
| Aug 30, 1992 | YAKUTAT, AK | N3347L | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT IN COMMAND NOT MAINTAINING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. |