No fatalities

CESSNA A185F accident at Haines, AK, 18 Aug 2025

Haines, AK, United States

On August 18, 2025, a CESSNA A185F operated by RUBBER CHICKEN AIRLINES LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Haines, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing area resulting in an on-ground collision with an obscured log and a main landing gear separation. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing area resulting in an on-ground collision with an obscured log and a main landing gear separation.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotContributed to outcomeCapability exceeded