Cessna A185F Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 308 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 09, 2023 | La Mesa, CA | N1839R | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 05, 2022 | Plymouth, CT | N2423A | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s encounter with known and forecast adverse weather which resulted in a collision with trees during the initial climb. |
| Mar 20, 2021 | Fairbanks, AK | N58316 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop. |
| Aug 15, 2020 | Sugar Land, TX | N5418E | Minor | substantial |
A total loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons, and the pilot’s subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack …A total loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons, and the pilot’s subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Oct 19, 2013 | Northeast Carry, ME | N93037 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper decision to take off for an intended night water landing, and his subsequent loss of depth perception during that landing attempt…The pilot's improper decision to take off for an intended night water landing, and his subsequent loss of depth perception during that landing attempt. |
| Apr 29, 2009 | Patterson, LA | N4603E | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed in a turn while attempting to return to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing …The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed in a turn while attempting to return to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jun 28, 2008 | Rainier, OR | N5403E | Minor | substantial | The inadvertent extension of the left float's landing gear to near the down position due to a failure of the gear's rear hydraulic seal. |
| Oct 17, 2004 | White Bird, ID | N101AM | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain the proper airspeed for takeoff and his improper soft-field takeoff procedure. Factors contributing to the accident inc…The pilot's failure to attain the proper airspeed for takeoff and his improper soft-field takeoff procedure. Factors contributing to the accident included the pilot's improper preflight planning, the fence, and the closed exhaust stack. |
| May 27, 2004 | Pontianak, ID | PK-YME | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| May 26, 2000 | MIXCOLAJA, GT | N4871Q | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 07, 2000 | LOVELAND, CO | N721 | Minor | substantial | Failure of the pilot in command to maintain directional control, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop. A factor was the crosswind. |
| May 30, 1999 | CHAPIN, SC | N881FD | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the collision with a utility wire. |
| May 16, 1998 | TALKEETNA, AK | N1473F | Minor | substantial | The pilot selected the wrong runway and intentionally ground looped to stop the airplane. Related factors were the tailwind and whiteout conditions. |
| Jul 02, 1997 | BAY ST. LOUIS, MS | N5054R | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper short field landing procedure and use of full flaps prior to being assured of reaching the proper touchdown point, resulting in a…The pilot's improper short field landing procedure and use of full flaps prior to being assured of reaching the proper touchdown point, resulting in an in-flight collision with an embankment, and subsequent nose over. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power due to improper fuel management resulting in fuel exhaustion. |
| Jun 28, 1997 | CHARLTON, MA | N39CC | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.. |
| Dec 23, 1994 | ERIE, CO | N8389Q | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED RESULTING IN THE INADVERTENT STALL. |
| May 13, 1994 | HEMPSTEAD, NY | N30NC | Minor | substantial | THE INADVERTENT COLLISION WITH A HIDDEN OBSTRUCTION AFTER SWERVING TO AVOID BIRDS DURING A WATER TAKEOFF. |
| Jun 25, 1992 | RONAN, MT | N4690C | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT'S OPERATION WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES IN EQUIPMENT AND ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE FUEL CONTROL SYSTEM. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS…THE PILOT'S OPERATION WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES IN EQUIPMENT AND ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE FUEL CONTROL SYSTEM. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: SOFT TERRAIN. |
| Jul 21, 1991 | VERNON, OH | N185GS | Minor | destroyed |
THE PILOT ROTATED THE AIRPLANE PREMATURELY AND CONTINUED THE CLIMB AT A DECK ANGLE THAT EVENTUALLY RESULTED IN A STALL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDEN…THE PILOT ROTATED THE AIRPLANE PREMATURELY AND CONTINUED THE CLIMB AT A DECK ANGLE THAT EVENTUALLY RESULTED IN A STALL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S COMPLACENCY, FAILURE TO DETERMINE THE AIRPLANE'S PERFORMANCE CAPABILITIES PRIOR TO TAKE OFF AND HE TOOK OFF UP HILL WITH A QUARTERING TAIL WIND. |
| Mar 21, 1991 | GALENA, AK | N735HB | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 11, 1990 | SUN RIVER, OR | N6045N | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY COMPENSATE FOR STRONG CROSSWINDS DURING TAKEOFF GROUND ROLL. |
| May 04, 1989 | CHARLOTTE, NC | CGCMT | Minor | destroyed |
COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE FUEL EXHAUSTION WAS DUE TO THE PILOT NOT ASSURING AN ADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY FOR THE FLIGHT BY …COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE FUEL EXHAUSTION WAS DUE TO THE PILOT NOT ASSURING AN ADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY FOR THE FLIGHT BY VISUAL INSPECTION DURING HIS PREFLIGHT INSPECTION. CONTRIBUTING WAS THE PILOT'S DECISION TO CONTINUE FLIGHT WITH A KNOWN INACCURACY IN THE FUEL QUANTITY INDICATING SYSTEM. |
| Oct 23, 1988 | TRUMBAUERSVILLE, PA | N185SH | Minor | substantial |
AN OFF AIRPORT LANDING IN WHICH THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK TREES AND A SWING SET, FOLLOWING A POWER LOSS CAUSED BY THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO DETERMINE THAT…AN OFF AIRPORT LANDING IN WHICH THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK TREES AND A SWING SET, FOLLOWING A POWER LOSS CAUSED BY THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO DETERMINE THAT THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS IN THE OFF POSITION AND TO TURN IT ON PRIOR TO THE POWER LOSS. |
| Apr 10, 1987 | GILLETTE, WY | N6670N | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |