Cessna A185F Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 308 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 1998 | YERINGTON, NV | N204D | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
the failure of the pilot to see and avoid the aircraft ahead, which was already established in the traffic pattern. The failure of both pilots announc…the failure of the pilot to see and avoid the aircraft ahead, which was already established in the traffic pattern. The failure of both pilots announce their intentions on the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency was a factor in this accident. |
| Aug 06, 1998 | KETCHIKAN, AK | N5314R | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
Fuel starvation and the pilot's improper fuel tank selection. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's failure to follow the pre-takeoff …Fuel starvation and the pilot's improper fuel tank selection. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's failure to follow the pre-takeoff checklist and trees. |
| Aug 04, 1998 | PHILLIPS, WI | N888KS | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance with trees. Contributing factors were fog, rain showers, and the trees. |
| Aug 26, 1995 | BLOCK ISLAND, RI | N4944E | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to touch down a sufficient distance from shore, and his delay in aborting the landing. In addition, the pilot exceeded the airplan…the pilot's failure to touch down a sufficient distance from shore, and his delay in aborting the landing. In addition, the pilot exceeded the airplane's weight and balance limits which reduced the airplane's performance. |
| Jan 03, 1995 | TEHACHAPI, CA | N94296 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
THE NONINSTRUMENT-RATED PILOT'S CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED WHILE MANEUVERING TO REVERS…THE NONINSTRUMENT-RATED PILOT'S CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED WHILE MANEUVERING TO REVERSE DIRECTION. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN, AND ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. |
| Feb 11, 1994 | STERLING HGTS, MI | N53064 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT OF JUDGMENT AND PERFORMANCE DUE TO ALCOHOL, WHICH LED TO HIS INTENTIONAL BUZZING, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITU…THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT OF JUDGMENT AND PERFORMANCE DUE TO ALCOHOL, WHICH LED TO HIS INTENTIONAL BUZZING, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE (OR CLEARANCE) FROM OBSTACLES. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS AND THE UNLIGHTED TOWER. |
| Aug 01, 1991 | AMITCHIAK LAKE, AK | N1687M | Fatal (2) | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE AIRPLANE'S AIRSPEED ABOVE STALLING; THEREBY LOSING CONTROL. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE MOUNTAI…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE AIRPLANE'S AIRSPEED ABOVE STALLING; THEREBY LOSING CONTROL. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN, THE MOUNTAIN WAVE, AND INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE FROM WHICH TO RECOVER. |
| Aug 12, 1990 | WRANGELL, AK | N5317R | Fatal (1) | destroyed | THE PILOT DID NOT MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED. THE PILOT'S LACK OF RECENT EXPERIENCE IN THE CESSNA 185 WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR. |
| Jun 15, 1989 | ELY, MN | N70466 | Fatal (1) | substantial | LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PRESENCE OF TREES IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA. |
| Sep 13, 1985 | CATAHOULA, LA | N333WL | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 22, 1985 | PINE VALLEY, CA | N24BC | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 20, 1984 | FORT PECK, MT | CGZWQ | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 26, 1984 | LAKE DELTON, WI | N61584 | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 30, 1984 | DEL RIO, TX | N6102E | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 03, 1984 | HOUMA, LA | N4665E | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 08, 1983 | 4NM W OF BORING, OR | N53079 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 05, 1983 | FREEMASON IS., LA | N61394 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 21, 1983 | NYAC, AK | N61764 | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 31, 1982 | CLARKS POINT, AK | N3357S | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 24, 1982 | 11NM EAST OF SI, AK | N9682Q | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |