Cessna A185F Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 308 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

308

All Events

215

Incidents

34

Minor

13

Serious

45

Fatal (82 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jul 05, 2021 Blanco, TX N1393F Incident substantial The unexpected change in wind speed and direction during the landing which resulted a runway overrun.
Jul 03, 2021 Hoonah, AK N1199Q Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Jun 28, 2021 Dillingham, AK N8216J Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terr…

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
Jun 06, 2021 Chandalar Lake, AK N85DT Incident substantial The pilot’s over application of the brakes, which resulted in a nose over.
May 02, 2021 Driggs, ID N9BB Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.
Apr 17, 2021 North Vernon, IN N19D Incident substantial The pilot’s improper installation of the fuel selector handle, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Apr 15, 2021 Anchorage, AK N714JE Incident substantial A loss of control during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
Mar 07, 2021 Pueblo, CO N185RF Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in gusting crosswind conditions.
Mar 05, 2021 Skwentna, AK N1848R Incident substantial
Installation of improper hardware on the ski check cable. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection of the ski yokes, which resulted …

Installation of improper hardware on the ski check cable. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection of the ski yokes, which resulted in the subsequent failure of the right main landing gear ski yoke and collapse of the right main landing gear during the precautionary landing.
Aug 22, 2018 Kaktovik, AK N8041R Incident substantial A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during a steep turn with a low fuel state.
Aug 01, 2018 White Mountain, AK N185KB Incident substantial
A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunct…

A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Jun 29, 2016 King Salmon, AK N3969Q Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while landing in gusty wind conditions, resulting in a noseover.
Aug 31, 2015 Miami, FL N186AZ Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and separation of the left main landing gear wheel from its strut.
Aug 10, 2015 Emily, MN N23DE Incident substantial The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear, which resulted in a gear down water landing and a nose over.
Jul 11, 2015 Dauphin Island, AL N185DK Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll in gusty wind conditions which resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain.
Apr 01, 2015 Palmer, AK N3885Q Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a collision with terrain.
Feb 28, 2014 Fredericksburg, TX N30AW Incident substantial The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff with a gusting crosswind.
Dec 22, 2013 Carson City, NV N185CY Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and nosing over.
Nov 23, 2013 Nenana, AK N8310Q Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
Jul 25, 2013 Pocatello, ID N31YH Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with gusting wind and a quartering tailwind.
Jul 14, 2013 Cascade, ID N185BW Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during final approach due to the sun glare that obscured the pilot's vision.
Jul 13, 2013 Kenai, AK N93957 Incident substantial The pilot's loss of control of the airplane while landing in variable wind conditions.
Apr 16, 2013 Palatka, FL N812F Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to retract the landing gear after takeoff from a runway, and his subsequent water landing with the wheels extended.
Mar 08, 2013 Talkeetna, AK N185FK Incident substantial
The overstress fracture and failure of the right wheel/ski arm while taxiing in snow and water-overflow terrain conditions, which resulted in a noseov…

The overstress fracture and failure of the right wheel/ski arm while taxiing in snow and water-overflow terrain conditions, which resulted in a noseover.
Sep 15, 2012 Andrews, OR N1164Q Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.
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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