No fatalities
CESSNA A185F accident at Skwentna, AK, 28 Mar 2026
On March 28, 2026, a CESSNA A185F operated by Ryan J Brett was involved in an aviation accident near Skwentna, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing roll due to contact with wind hardened snow berm and subsequent failure of main landing gear. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing roll due to contact with wind hardened snow berm and subsequent failure of main landing gear.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Effect on equipmentMain gear strut/axle/truck — FailureAttain/maintain not possiblePilot