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 21, 2011 | Polson, MT | N61609 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Jun 30, 2011 | Page, AZ | N80293 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to take off with a gusty quartering tailwind. |
| Jun 18, 2011 | Trinca, NJ | N714TX | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a ground-loop. |
| May 17, 2011 | Talkeetna, AK | N125KT | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| May 03, 2011 | Ocean City, NJ | N6389E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. |
| Apr 28, 2011 | Hot Springs, AR | N2530S | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Mar 19, 2011 | Aniak, AK | N5182H | Incident | substantial | The inadvertent contact with a rut in the snow while taxiing, resulting in the collapse of the right main landing gear. |
| Mar 07, 2011 | Belle Chase, LA | N434JG | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was retracted for the water landing. |
| Sep 13, 2010 | Rushville, NE | N714AL | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the loss of visual reference due …The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the loss of visual reference due to the sun glare. |
| Sep 06, 2010 | Santa Ynez, CA | N4622C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, likely due to the inadvertent control interference by a passenger. A finding in the accident was …The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, likely due to the inadvertent control interference by a passenger. A finding in the accident was the pilot's improper pre flight briefing. |
| Aug 11, 2010 | Farmington, NM | N4492 | Incident | substantial |
Pre-existing damage of the through-bolt that attached the inboard end of the gear leg to the airframe hard-point, likely caused during maintenance on …Pre-existing damage of the through-bolt that attached the inboard end of the gear leg to the airframe hard-point, likely caused during maintenance on the gear. |
| Jul 18, 2010 | Coeur d'Alene, ID | N619VM | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for a wind gust during the landing roll. |
| Jun 23, 2010 | Bryce Canyon, UT | N55TA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds during takeoff. |
| Mar 10, 2010 | Ophir, AK | N70039 | Incident | substantial | The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. |
| Oct 18, 2009 | Sand Coulee, MT | N1677R | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind. |
| Jul 30, 2009 | River Falls, WI | N989DM | Incident | substantial |
The pilot not checking the security of the fuel caps prior to flight leading to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent non-mechanical loss of engine power…The pilot not checking the security of the fuel caps prior to flight leading to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent non-mechanical loss of engine power during descent. |
| Jul 06, 2009 | Skwentna, AK | N4448R | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to recognize his proximity to the glassy water landing surface while flying in smoke haze, and his failure to maintain a proper de…The pilot's failure to recognize his proximity to the glassy water landing surface while flying in smoke haze, and his failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the landing approach. |
| Jun 02, 2009 | Wenatchee, WA | N1015F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged approach and failure to attain the proper touchdown point. |
| Apr 16, 2009 | Bisbee, AZ | N7802F | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Dec 05, 2008 | Alton, IL | N185KS | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind during landing, resulting in loss of control of the aircraft and the subsequent nose-over of the a…The pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind during landing, resulting in loss of control of the aircraft and the subsequent nose-over of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind. |
| Oct 19, 2008 | Angleton, TX | N93291 | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute the forced …The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute the forced landing. |
| Oct 09, 2008 | Kenai, AK | N9380N | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from high vegetation while taxiing after landing. |
| Sep 04, 2008 | Lakeview, OR | N185ZZ | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the rough terrain. |
| May 03, 2008 | Mexican Hat, UT | N185KH | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. |
| Sep 26, 2007 | Lexington, OR | N6497E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve. |