Cessna A185E — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026
There are 491 Cessna A185E airframes on record (built 1966–1989), 253 currently registered. 29 have one or more NTSB accident records (29 records total, 2 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 22, 2026.
Recent Cessna A185E accidents
The pilot’s failure to adequately compensate for a wind gust during the departure roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll with a crosswind.
Water contamination of the fuel system which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing was the pilot’s inadequate preflight.
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
Loss of directional control during the takeoff roll.
Oil starvation of the number 1 connecting rod bearings, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing which resulted in a nose over.
An in-flight breakup during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.