N9855X

Safety history

• June 9, 1998Accident

  The pilot's inadvertent activation of the fuel boost pump selector switch during final approach, which resulted in an overly rich mixture and subsequent loss of engine power.

  Cessna 185

  The pilot's inadvertent activation of the fuel boost pump selector switch during final approach, which resulted in an overly rich mixture and subsequent loss of engine power. Full accident record

• July 23, 1997Accident

  The pilots failure to maintain terrain clearance during the downslope, downwind, high altitude, takeoff. Factors were the snow and lighting conditions, and the tailwind takeoff.

  Cessna 185

  The pilots failure to maintain terrain clearance during the downslope, downwind, high altitude, takeoff. Factors were the snow and lighting conditions, and the tailwind takeoff. Full accident record

• July 18, 1980Accident

  Inadequate Preflight Preparation And/Or Planning; Failed To Maintain Directional Control. Factors: Braking System (Normal System); Material Failure

  Cessna 185