Cessna A185E Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 73 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

73

All Events

52

Incidents

10

Minor

5

Serious

6

Fatal (8 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jul 29, 1992 CADILLAC, MI N4573F Incident substantial THE PILOT'S PREMATURE LIFTOFF AND SUBSEQUENT STALL MUSH.
Oct 17, 1991 DOG SALMON RIV, AK N2756J Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DOWNDRAFT.
Jun 15, 1991 KING SALMON, AK N70148 Incident substantial
FUEL EXHAUSTION, THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT AND THE INADEQUATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SOFT TERRAI…

FUEL EXHAUSTION, THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT AND THE INADEQUATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SOFT TERRAIN, AND TUNDRA.
Mar 20, 1990 ALEXANDER LAKE, AK N3386L Incident substantial LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS AND TREES IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.
Nov 07, 1989 ANCHORAGE, AK N1592F Incident substantial
THE THROTTLE CONTROL LINKAGE BECAME DISCONNECTED ON THE FIRST FLIGHT AFTER AN ANNUAL INSPECTION DUE TO IMPROPER MAINTENANCE. DARKNESS AND HIGH VEGETA…

THE THROTTLE CONTROL LINKAGE BECAME DISCONNECTED ON THE FIRST FLIGHT AFTER AN ANNUAL INSPECTION DUE TO IMPROPER MAINTENANCE. DARKNESS AND HIGH VEGETATION WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.
Aug 14, 1989 MYRTLE GROVE, FL N95KW Serious (3) destroyed THE PILOT IN COMMAND INADVERTENTLY STALLED THE AIRCRAFT DURING A BALKED LANDING.
Mar 03, 1988 MCGRATH, AK N1954U Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 13, 1987 NORWOOD, CO N5836J Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 26, 1987 MELBOURNE, FL N2287T Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 22, 1986 SOLDIER BAR AIR, ID N1RC Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 13, 1986 TOK, AK N4761Q Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 16, 1986 ANCHORAGE, AK N70010 Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 11, 1985 INTRACOASTALCTY, LA N21RH Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 20, 1984 SHULIN LAKE, AK N70018 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 03, 1984 MORGAN CITY, LA N2768J Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 26, 1984 REFUGE COVE, AK N2231T Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 30, 1984 TULELAKE, CA N70060 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 12, 1983 EL PASO, TX N70083 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 25, 1983 TYONEK, AK N4535F Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 17, 1982 AMARILLO, TX N2270T Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 06, 1982 LAFAYETTE, LA N210ZZ Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 06, 1982 JUNEAU, AK N4745Q Minor substantial Investigation pending
Apr 01, 1982 NEW ORLEANS, LA N100TK Fatal (2) destroyed 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.
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