Cessna 185F Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 106 events recorded from 1982 to 2007.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2000 | DRIGGS, ID | N93981 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include soft terrain adjacent to the runway. |
| Sep 16, 2000 | BURNET, TX | N34NC | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. A factor was the crosswind. |
| Aug 12, 2000 | BARROW, AK | N20752 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor in the accident was a hidden obstruction, and soft terrain. |
| May 19, 2000 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N1789 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper remedial action and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. A factor in the accident was the…The pilot's improper remedial action and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's excessive use of the airplane brakes. |
| Apr 30, 2000 | POTTSTOWN, PA | N6535E | Incident | substantial |
The second pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and the inadequate supervision of the flight instructor. Factors related to the accide…The second pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and the inadequate supervision of the flight instructor. Factors related to the accident were the crosswind and gusting wind conditions. |
| Sep 19, 1999 | PILOT POINT, AK | N60859 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors in the accident were the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions, a …The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors in the accident were the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions, a downdraft, and swampy terrain. |
| Sep 15, 1999 | DELTA JUNCTION, AK | N85LC | Minor | substantial |
Corrosion and a fatigue failure of the lower end of the landing gear strut. Factors in the accident were the manufacturer's and the FAA's insufficien…Corrosion and a fatigue failure of the lower end of the landing gear strut. Factors in the accident were the manufacturer's and the FAA's insufficient standards/requirements for life limits and inspection procedures. |
| Sep 16, 1998 | FAIRBANKS, AK | N93904 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff and his failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance. |
| Aug 12, 1998 | VENICE, LA | N4810 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during high speed step-taxi. A factor was the swell left by the boat. |
| Jun 21, 1998 | CHITINA, AK | N80596 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors in the accident were uneven and soft terrain on the landing strip. |
| Jun 05, 1998 | ILIAMNA, AK | N32663 | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the hilly terrain. |
| Apr 09, 1998 | NIGHTMUTE, AK | N5485R | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of aircraft co…The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of aircraft control. Factors in the accident were meteorological conditions consisting of low ceilings, and blowing snow, and the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing. |
| Apr 03, 1998 | COLDFOOT, AK | N1205F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. Soft, snow covered terrain was a factor in the accident. |
| Oct 31, 1997 | BARROW, AK | N61500 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the presence of gravel/s…The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the presence of gravel/sand in the takeoff area. |
| Oct 05, 1997 | OAKLAND, CA | N17SR | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, which resulted in a loss of directional control. |
| Aug 31, 1997 | KOTZEBUE, AK | N93276 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor was the short length of the off-airport site. |
| Aug 25, 1997 | BARROW, AK | N20752 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a ground s…the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a ground swerve and damage to the airplane. A factor relating to the accident was: the crosswind condition. |
| Jun 19, 1997 | SITKA, AK | N60859 | Incident | substantial |
failure of the pilot(s) to properly flare the airplane during a simulated forced landing. The excessive rate of descent on final approach was a relat…failure of the pilot(s) to properly flare the airplane during a simulated forced landing. The excessive rate of descent on final approach was a related factor. |
| Jun 14, 1997 | BAGOTVILLE, CA | N4758E | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 17, 1997 | MANLEY, AK | N8310Q | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing run. Fact…the pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing run. Factors relating to the accident were: frozen terrain, adverse wind condition, and proximity of a snowbank. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Jan 02, 1997 | NOME, AK | N23CB | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's failure to properly verify the position of a fractured fuel selector handle, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engi…the pilot's failure to properly verify the position of a fractured fuel selector handle, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor related to the accident was: the fractured handle that allowed the fuel selector to be rotated to an OFF position. |
| 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. |
| 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. |