Cessna A185 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 452 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2003 | Marion, OH | N44222 | Incident | substantial | Fatigue and corrosion of the right main landing gear attachment, which resulted in a gear collapse while landing. |
| Jul 22, 2003 | Angel Fire, NM | N60VA | Incident | substantial |
the instructor's inadequate supervision which resulted in the pilot's loss of directional control and the subsequent impact with the ditch. Contributi…the instructor's inadequate supervision which resulted in the pilot's loss of directional control and the subsequent impact with the ditch. Contributing factors include the instructor's inadequate remedial action and the inadvertent ground loop/swerve. |
| Jul 01, 2003 | Eveleth, MN | N30CM | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance resulting in an overrun. Factors were the ditch embankment, and the tailwind component. |
| May 25, 2003 | Guymon, OK | N6578E | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the crosswind. |
| Mar 27, 2003 | Grand Junction, CO | N53008 | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
the pilot's poor judgment and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the high winds and downdrafts, and the pilot's self-…the pilot's poor judgment and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the high winds and downdrafts, and the pilot's self-induced pressure to go home. |
| Sep 04, 2002 | Howard, CO | N24GS | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to maintain clearance of the terrain. Contributing factors were the clear air turbulent weather condition, and the high density a…the pilot's failure to maintain clearance of the terrain. Contributing factors were the clear air turbulent weather condition, and the high density altitude condition. |
| Aug 28, 2002 | KODIAK, AK | N7300R | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his operation of the airplane in an over gross condition. A contributing factor was noncomplian…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his operation of the airplane in an over gross condition. A contributing factor was noncompliance with written company weight and balance procedures. |
| Jun 07, 2002 | ANGWIN, CA | N714WH | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions resulted in a loss of directional control and a ground loop/swerve. |
| Jun 01, 2002 | Necedah, WI | N185NR | Incident | substantial | Directional control of the airplane not maintained by the pilot. The gusting winds was a contributing factor. |
| May 30, 2002 | Pleasant Mount, PA | N1577B | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in flight into adverse weather, and his failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting i…The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in flight into adverse weather, and his failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in overstress of the aircraft. A factor was the thunderstorm activity. |
| May 23, 2002 | Grand Marais, MN | N4747Q | Incident | substantial |
The pilot displayed inadequate compensation for the wind conditions that existed at the time of the accident and directional control was not maintaine…The pilot displayed inadequate compensation for the wind conditions that existed at the time of the accident and directional control was not maintained. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind weather condition. |
| Apr 28, 2002 | Greeley, CO | N4730Q | Incident | substantial | the inadvertent ground loop during landing roll. A contributing factor was the partial brake system failure. |
| Nov 06, 2001 | Lucile, ID | N61909 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude above, and/or clearance with, mountainous terrain during night visual flight rules flight. Factors …The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude above, and/or clearance with, mountainous terrain during night visual flight rules flight. Factors included mountainous terrain and dark night light conditions. |
| Oct 21, 2001 | Winnemucca, NV | N7711L | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, failure to maintain directional control and use of excessive braking, which resulted in t…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, failure to maintain directional control and use of excessive braking, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. |
| Oct 03, 2001 | Houma, LA | N727 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's high flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Aug 05, 2001 | Crane Lake, MN | N2904Q | Serious (1) | substantial | The inadvertant control interference by the passenger's knee leading to the pilot's directional control of the floatplane not being possible. |
| Jun 16, 2001 | Ash Fork, AZ | N4805 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged touchdown location on a short runway. Contributing factors were the presence of a tailwind and the proximity of trees. |
| Apr 16, 2001 | Fayetteville, NC | N252W | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after encounter wind gusts during landing roll resulting in the airplane ground lo…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after encounter wind gusts during landing roll resulting in the airplane ground looping to the left and the right wing, right horizontal stabilizer, and right elevator contacting the runway and receiving substantial damage. |
| Dec 03, 2000 | LYNWOOD, WA | N7609Q | Incident | substantial | Fuel exhaustion due to refueling was not performed by the pilot-in-command. Trees and a fence were factors. |
| Sep 28, 2000 | SMITHERS, CA | N90151 | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 08, 2000 | RUIDOSO, NM | N269DP | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. A contributing factor was the crosswind weather condition. |
| Jul 28, 2000 | TILLAMOOK, OR | N7485C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. |
| Jun 25, 2000 | MARANA, AZ | N185DE | Incident | substantial | the pilot's excessive use of wheel brakes during the landing roll resulting in the airplane's nosing over. |
| Jun 12, 2000 | NEW ORLEANS, LA | N61441 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop. |
| May 26, 2000 | MIXCOLAJA, GT | N4871Q | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |