Cessna 185E Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 35 events recorded from 1982 to 2013.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 1992 | LONE PINE, CA | N3349L | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT DID NOT ABORT THE TAKEOFF IN TIME TO AVOID THE ON GROUND COLLISION WITH THE FENCE AND CREEK BANK. |
| Apr 16, 1990 | BETHEL, AK | N2214T | Incident | substantial | IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION, DUE TO AN INADEQAUTE SUPPLY OF FUEL. |
| Mar 09, 1989 | ALEXANDER LAKE, AK | N70122 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING, DECISIONS WHICH RESULTED IN EXCEEDING THE AMOUNT OF FUEL AVAILABLE WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION. |
| Jul 16, 1988 | LONE PINE, CA | N23FB | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 17, 1988 | TUNTUTULIAK, AK | N1592F | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 13, 1988 | REDDING, CA | CFCTO | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 12, 1987 | KETCHIKAN, AK | N73WS | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 30, 1986 | TETLIN, AK | N1613M | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 14, 1983 | BOISE, ID | N4772Q | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 09, 1982 | ROUND LAKE, NY | N70232 | 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.
Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database ·
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