Cessna 185 — registry & accident history

Recent Cessna 185 accidents

1. N34VVSep 12, 2023No injuries

   The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing site, resulting in a nose over.

2. N9855XAug 4, 2023No injuries

   The passenger’s inadvertent application of brakes during landing that resulted in a nose over.

3. N23FGMay 12, 2022No injuries

   The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.

4. N185YTJul 6, 2021No injuries

   The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a tree during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with terrain.

5. N185May 17, 2020No injuries

   An inadequate flare that resulted in a bounced landing and the pilot's subsequent delayed decision to go-around that did not allow for sufficient clearance from trees when the airplane was affected by a gusting wind.

6. N969KMFeb 20, 2020No injuries

   The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a landing in flat light conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.

7. N9867XAug 5, 2018No injuries

   The pilot's improper in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.

8. N9964XJun 15, 2018No injuries

   The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to a flat tire.

Cessna 185 aircraft

• N185SN ’72 •
• N185YT •
• N23FG ’80 •
• N34VV ’61 •
• N4017Y ’61 •
• N5011X •
• N8209U ’61 •
• N969KM ’61 •
• N9855X ’61 •
• N9867X •
• N9964X ’61 •
• N1322R ’80