Cessna A185 accident near Upper Raft Lake, Ca, August 4, 2019
On August 4, 2019 at about 5:10 pm local time, a 1967 Cessna A185, registered CGBUI, was involved in an accident during landing (landing roll) near Upper Raft Lake. It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person was killed and 6 people had minor injuries.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 4, 2019 · about 5:10 pm local time
- Place
- Upper Raft Lake, Canada
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed and 6 people had minor injuries.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna A185 E, built 1967 · all A185s on the register
- Registration
- CGBUI · no longer on the register · serial 185-1320
- Damage
- Not recorded
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Nose over/nose down during landing (landing roll) defining event
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Maximum gross weight: 3,349 lb
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: CNV6 Orillia
- Destination: Upper Raft Lake
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 6 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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