Cessna 185F Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 106 events recorded from 1982 to 2007.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2006 | Anchorage, AK | N714JE | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an emergency landing and an in-flight collision with trees. |
| Sep 12, 2005 | Bettles, AK | N58316 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a loss of control and an inadvertent ground-loop during the landing roll.…The pilot's inadequate compensation for a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a loss of control and an inadvertent ground-loop during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were the ground-loop and gusts. |
| Apr 28, 2005 | Anchorage, AK | N2658S | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power during descent due to a loose mixture control linkage, and the pilot/owner's failure to maintain the airplane's annual in…A total loss of engine power during descent due to a loose mixture control linkage, and the pilot/owner's failure to maintain the airplane's annual inspection schedule, which resulted in a forced landing in an area that contained power lines and trees. |
| Apr 08, 2005 | Medford, OR | N4948Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include variable winds that at times were crosswinds. |
| Oct 01, 2004 | Santa Fe, NM | N714MX | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind. |
| Aug 08, 2004 | Wasilla, AK | N61609 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind during landing and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a loss of control …The pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind during landing and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with a ditch. A factor contributing to the accident was a crosswind. |
| Jun 24, 2004 | Bozeman, MT | N4585F | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the right main gear brake disk attach flange during the landing roll, due to fatigue cracks emanating from numerous corrosion pits pres…The failure of the right main gear brake disk attach flange during the landing roll, due to fatigue cracks emanating from numerous corrosion pits present on the surface of the disk, leading to the right brake becoming totally inoperative, and resulting in a rapid inadvertent ground-loop. Factors include hard braking applied by the pilot in order to turn off the active runway at an early taxiway, and considerable corrosion on the surface of the brake disk flange. |
| Feb 13, 2004 | Mesa, AZ | N4836Q | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. …the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. A factor in this accident was the pilot's diverted attention. |
| Jan 14, 2004 | Deer Park, WA | N185WB | Incident | substantial |
The dual student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and the failure of the flight instructor to provide remedial …The dual student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and the failure of the flight instructor to provide remedial action. A factor was snowbank. |
| Jun 26, 2003 | Lexington, OR | N6497E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. A partially deflated tire and soft terrain were factors. |
| Jun 15, 2002 | Talkeetna, AK | N333DG | Incident | substantial |
A fracture failure of the lower end of the spring steel landing gear strut. Factors contributing to the accident were the manufacturer's and the FAA'…A fracture failure of the lower end of the spring steel landing gear strut. Factors contributing to the accident were the manufacturer's and the FAA's insufficient standards/requirements for inspection procedures. |
| Apr 29, 2002 | Cumberland, WI | N8081E | Incident | substantial | the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control after encountering high winds and gusty winds during taxi from landing. |
| Dec 18, 2001 | RENO, NV | N5172R | Incident | substantial |
Wear on the tail wheel thrust plate spacers resulted in the compression springs binding on the thrust plates and the tail wheel sticking, so that the …Wear on the tail wheel thrust plate spacers resulted in the compression springs binding on the thrust plates and the tail wheel sticking, so that the pilot could not maintain directional control. |
| Oct 06, 2001 | Bethel, AK | N9344N | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated in the accident were a crosswind, and a worn tailwheel steering horn. |
| Sep 02, 2001 | KING SALMON, AK | N177BM | Incident | substantial | An overload failure of the main axle attaching bolts, and subsequent separation of the axle from the landing gear strut. |
| Aug 22, 2001 | Cordova, AK | N111FB | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were trees and a variable wind. |
| Jul 22, 2001 | VISALIA, CA | N1728R | Incident | substantial | The pilot failed to maintain clearance from crops which bordered the narrow runway. |
| Nov 05, 2000 | CARSON CITY, NV | N185CY | Incident | substantial | Fuel starvation precipitated by the pilot's continued use of the fuel selector valve that was not seating in the detents properly. |
| Oct 17, 2000 | DRIGGS, ID | N93981 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include soft terrain adjacent to the runway. |
| 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. |
| 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 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. |