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 16, 2004 | Cut Bank, MT | N185S | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. |
| Feb 29, 2004 | Tucson, AZ | N338H | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for the quartering tailwind and failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. |
| Feb 07, 2004 | FOWLER, CA | N8702Z | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power due to an inadequate fuel supply. A fa…the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power due to an inadequate fuel supply. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane. |
| Aug 23, 2003 | Marion, OH | N44222 | Incident | substantial | Fatigue and corrosion of the right main landing gear attachment, which resulted in a gear collapse while landing. |
| Jul 22, 2003 | Angel Fire, NM | N60VA | Incident | substantial |
the instructor's inadequate supervision which resulted in the pilot's loss of directional control and the subsequent impact with the ditch. Contributi…the instructor's inadequate supervision which resulted in the pilot's loss of directional control and the subsequent impact with the ditch. Contributing factors include the instructor's inadequate remedial action and the inadvertent ground loop/swerve. |
| Jul 01, 2003 | Eveleth, MN | N30CM | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance resulting in an overrun. Factors were the ditch embankment, and the tailwind component. |
| Jun 07, 2002 | ANGWIN, CA | N714WH | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions resulted in a loss of directional control and a ground loop/swerve. |
| Jun 01, 2002 | Necedah, WI | N185NR | Incident | substantial | Directional control of the airplane not maintained by the pilot. The gusting winds was a contributing factor. |
| Oct 03, 2001 | Houma, LA | N727 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's high flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jun 16, 2001 | Ash Fork, AZ | N4805 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged touchdown location on a short runway. Contributing factors were the presence of a tailwind and the proximity of trees. |
| Apr 16, 2001 | Fayetteville, NC | N252W | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after encounter wind gusts during landing roll resulting in the airplane ground lo…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after encounter wind gusts during landing roll resulting in the airplane ground looping to the left and the right wing, right horizontal stabilizer, and right elevator contacting the runway and receiving substantial damage. |
| Dec 03, 2000 | LYNWOOD, WA | N7609Q | Incident | substantial | Fuel exhaustion due to refueling was not performed by the pilot-in-command. Trees and a fence were factors. |
| Sep 08, 2000 | RUIDOSO, NM | N269DP | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. A contributing factor was the crosswind weather condition. |
| Jul 28, 2000 | TILLAMOOK, OR | N7485C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. |
| Jun 25, 2000 | MARANA, AZ | N185DE | Incident | substantial | the pilot's excessive use of wheel brakes during the landing roll resulting in the airplane's nosing over. |
| Jun 12, 2000 | NEW ORLEANS, LA | N61441 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop. |
| Apr 04, 2000 | WALLOWA, OR | N78DE | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment upon encountering a wind gust, and his subsequent failure or inability to maintain clearance w…The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment upon encountering a wind gust, and his subsequent failure or inability to maintain clearance with a tree during a go-around attempt. Factors included a short and narrow airstrip, gusty wind conditions, and a tree in the vicinity of the airstrip. |
| Jan 03, 2000 | HOUSTON, TX | N999SW | Incident | substantial | the loss of engine power during climb as a result of fatigue cracking of the #4 cylinder head and its subsequent separation from its barrel. |
| Dec 02, 1999 | RAYMOND, NE | N1756R | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's lack of recent experience in the type of aircraft and type of operation, and the pilot not maintaining directional control. A finding was…the pilot's lack of recent experience in the type of aircraft and type of operation, and the pilot not maintaining directional control. A finding was the glassy condition of the water. |
| Sep 15, 1999 | DAGGETT, CA | N9497N | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to recognize an excessive rate of descent and his subsequent delayed flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jun 22, 1999 | LABRADOR, CA | N185HC | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 10, 1999 | FARMINGTON, NM | N4211C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to see and avoid a ground obstruction. Factors were the throttle linkage becoming disconnected due …The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to see and avoid a ground obstruction. Factors were the throttle linkage becoming disconnected due to an inadequate annual inspection by maintenance personnel, and a dirt berm. |
| May 22, 1999 | ELKO, NV | N185FM | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the variable and gusty winds, and, to maintain directional control of the aircraft while landing…The failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the variable and gusty winds, and, to maintain directional control of the aircraft while landing. |
| Sep 30, 1998 | ELIZABETHTON, TN | N1236F | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Sep 04, 1998 | BOTTINEAU, ND | N1005F | Incident | substantial |
The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's excessive use of brake pressure which resulted in the aircraft nosing over.…The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's excessive use of brake pressure which resulted in the aircraft nosing over.. |