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May 13, 1994 · Cessna A185F · N30NC
Hempstead, NY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 13, 1994
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Hempstead, NY
Aircraft
Cessna A185F
Tail Number
N30NC
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC94LA079
THE AMPHIBIAN-EQUIPPED AIRPLANE STARTED THE WATER TAKEOFF. THE PILOT STATED: 'TO AVOID BIRDS I ADJUSTED TO [THE] LEFT, TO AVOID MARSH I WENT FURTHER LEFT WHERE I RAN OUT OF WATER.' THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED THE SHALLOW MARSH AND NOSED OVER.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE INADVERTENT COLLISION WITH A HIDDEN OBSTRUCTION AFTER SWERVING TO AVOID BIRDS DURING A WATER TAKEOFF.
Full Narrative
On Friday, May 13, 1994, at 1735 eastern daylight time, an amphibian-equipped Cessna A185F, N30NC, registered to Larry Wallach and piloted by Arthur W. Watkins, sustained substantial damage during an attempted takeoff on Hewlett Bay, Hempstead, New York. The pilot received minor injuries, and the passenger was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The flight was being conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot stated that he was conducting a water takeoff in a westerly direction, when he made a turn to avoid birds. He also reported, "To avoid [a] marsh I went further left, where I ran out of water." The airplane entered shallow water, impacted terrain and nosed over. Both occupants were able to evacuate the airplane through the cabin door.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:35 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A185F
Tail NumberN30NC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 41 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 17 kt, gusting 23 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 21 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO