N3308SCESSNA A185F2025-05-21 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA A185FS/N: 18502267

Summary

On May 21, 2025, a Cessna A185F (N3308S) was involved in an incident near Trapper Creek, AK. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s improper flare while landing on glassy water, which resulted in a hard landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC25LA057. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3308S.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
NTSB Number
ANC25LA057
Location
Trapper Creek, AK
Event ID
20250630200419
Coordinates
62.148894, -150.856280
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper flare while landing on glassy water, which resulted in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18502267
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
A185FC185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
A185F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MCMILLAN GARY L
Address
11640 BARRELL ROLL TRL
City
FRANKSTON
State / Zip Code
TX 75763-5279
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC25LA057