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July 24, 1994 · Cessna A185F · N1758R

Anchorage, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 24, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Anchorage, AK
Aircraft
Cessna A185F
Tail Number
N1758R
Operator
Hulbert Ward A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC94LA092

THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO LAND HIS FLOAT EQUIPPED AIRPLANE ON GLASSY WATER. THE AIRPLANE CONTACTED THE WATER PREMATURELY IN A FLAT ATTITUDE, SWERVED TO THE RIGHT, AND NOSED OVER.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE LANDING FLARE. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE GLASSY WATER.

Full Narrative

On July 24, 1994, at 0940 Alaska daylight time, a float equipped Cessna model A185F airplane, N1758R, registered to and operated by the pilot-in-command, nosed over during landing on Campbell Lake located near the municipality of Anchorage, Alaska. The private certificated pilot and his one passenger, the sole occupants, were not injured and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The pleasure flight, operating under 14 CFR Part 91, last departed Sand Lake at 0930 and the destination was Campbell Lake. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and there was no flight plan in effect. On the morning of July 24, 1994, the NTSB investigator-in- charge conducted a telephone interview with the pilot. The pilot said that he made a westerly approach to the lake with full flaps and normal approach speed. The flat light condition and calm glassy water affected his depth perception. The plane contacted the water prematurely in a flat attitude, slued sideways to the right, and nosed over.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:40 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna A185F
Tail NumberN1758R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHulbert Ward A
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility75 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data