Cessna A185F Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 308 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Aug 26, 2007 | Danube, NY | N1344Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply. |
| Aug 19, 2007 | Lake City, CO | N185MR | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper preflight planning, his inability to attain short field takeoff performance, and his intentional maneuvering of the airplane into…The pilot's improper preflight planning, his inability to attain short field takeoff performance, and his intentional maneuvering of the airplane into bushes and a fence during the aborted takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the high density altitude and the tailwind. |
| Jul 20, 2007 | Englewood, CO | N78011 | Incident | substantial |
THIS CASE WAS REVISED 10/31/2007. Low compression in number 2 cylinder, which reduced the airplane's climb capability. Contributing factors in thi…THIS CASE WAS REVISED 10/31/2007. Low compression in number 2 cylinder, which reduced the airplane's climb capability. Contributing factors in this accident were the high density altitude conditions, and the tree. |
| May 30, 2007 | Shearer, ID | N104DE | Serious (1) | substantial | A fracture and separation of the left main landing gear strut during the landing roll due to fatigue. |
| May 18, 2007 | Renton, WA | N8045Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of aircraft control during a landing attempt, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. |
| May 02, 2007 | Haines, AK | N185M | Incident | substantial |
The main landing gear attachment bolts to the right ski sheared during the landing roll in deep snow, resulting in a nose down, and structural damage …The main landing gear attachment bolts to the right ski sheared during the landing roll in deep snow, resulting in a nose down, and structural damage to the right wing and aileron. |
| Apr 14, 2007 | Ashland, ME | N4756E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while taxiing, which resulted in a nose over. A factor in this accident was the frozen, slush covere…The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while taxiing, which resulted in a nose over. A factor in this accident was the frozen, slush covered lake. |
| May 20, 2006 | Columbia, CA | N5468E | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. |
| Jan 29, 2006 | Pembroke, MA | N7574N | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent impact with trees. A factor was the s…The pilot's failure to maintain control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent impact with trees. A factor was the soft runway as reported by the pilot. |
| Oct 20, 2005 | Lake Powell, UT | N7377H | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during an aborted water takeoff run which resulted in the airplane colliding with a canyon wall…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during an aborted water takeoff run which resulted in the airplane colliding with a canyon wall. A contributing factor was the submerged object that the airplane struck during the takeoff run. |
| Sep 26, 2005 | Tracy, CA | N8548Q | Incident | substantial | loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Sep 14, 2005 | Boulder, CO | N4807 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and his subsequent failure to recover from the bounced landing. Contributing factors were…the pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and his subsequent failure to recover from the bounced landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper in-flight decision to land in deteriorating weather conditions, turbulence associated with thunderstorms, tailwind, and the wet runway. |
| Sep 12, 2005 | Port Hardy, CA | N70365 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 06, 2005 | Lake Simcoe, CA | N581DB | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 05, 2005 | Seattle, WA | N4867C | Incident | substantial | Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jun 26, 2005 | Elk Lake, MI | N90MW | Incident | substantial | The gear retraction not performed by the pilot. |
| Feb 03, 2005 | Minneapolis, MN | N1767R | Incident | substantial |
A failure of the tail wheel locking mechanism which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landi…A failure of the tail wheel locking mechanism which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. |
| 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. |
| Aug 21, 2004 | Toutle, WA | N7562Q | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions. Inadequate preflight planning/preparation, trees, a low ceiling and no suitable …The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions. Inadequate preflight planning/preparation, trees, a low ceiling and no suitable terrain available for the landing were factors. |
| Aug 12, 2004 | New Braunfels, TX | N1666R | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the crosswind. |
| Jul 24, 2004 | Gridley, CA | N93DM | Incident | destroyed | The pilot's improper use of the rudder to correct for torque and P-factor effects and failure to maintain obstacle clearance. |
| Jul 16, 2004 | Cut Bank, MT | N185S | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. |
| Jul 16, 2004 | Boise, ID | N78RD | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in an inadvertent ground loop. |