N9BBCESSNA A185F2025-08-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA A185FS/N: 18503356

Summary

On August 18, 2025, a Cessna A185F (N9BB) was involved in an incident near Haines, 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 selection of an unsuitable landing area resulting in an on-ground collision with an obscured log and a main landing gear separation.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC25LA096. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9BB.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 18, 2025
NTSB Number
ANC25LA096
Location
Haines, AK
Event ID
20250826200872
Coordinates
59.200965, -135.282740
Nearest Airport
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 selection of an unsuitable landing area resulting in an on-ground collision with an obscured log and a main landing gear separation.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18503356
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
A185FC185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
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# ANC25LA096