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February 1, 1995 · Cessna 185F · N1095F

W.Point Village, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 1, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
W.Point Village, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 185F
Tail Number
N1095F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC95LA030

THE PILOT WAS LANDING AN AMPHIBIOUS FLOAT EQUIPPED AIRPLANE AT A SEAPLANE BASE ON A CROSS-COUNTRY CARGO FLIGHT. AS THE AIRPLANE WAS SLOWING AND CAME OFF THE FLOAT STEP, IT SUDDENLY SWERVED TO THE RIGHT. THE PILOT APPLIED FULL LEFT RUDDER AND FULL POWER TO CORRECT THE SWERVE AND SUBMERGED THE LEFT FLOAT. THE LEFT WING AND LEFT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER CONTACTED THE WATER. THE AIRPLANE WAS BEACHED AND INSPECTION REVEALED DAMAGE TO THE STABILIZER AND WING. THE PILOT HAD ACCRUED 30 HOURS OF FLIGHT IN THE ACCIDENT AIRCRAFT MAKE AND MODEL IN THE PREVIOUS 4 MONTHS.

NTSB Probable Cause

A FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. THE PILOT'S EXCESSIVE REMEDIAL REACTION AND LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THE ACCIDENT AIRCRAFT MAKE AND MODEL WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.

Full Narrative

On February 1, 1995, about 1234 hours Alaska standard time, an amphibious float equipped Cessna 185F, N1095F, crashed during a water landing at West Point Village seaplane base, Kodiak Island, Alaska. The airplane was being operated as a visual flight rules (VFR) cross-country cargo flight to West Point Village, under Title 14 CFR Part 135 when the accident occurred. The airplane, operated by MarkAir Express, Anchorage, Alaska, sustained substantial damage. The certificated commercial pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. Company VFR flight following procedures were in effect. The flight originated at Kodiak airport, Kodiak Island, about 1212 hours. The pilot reported that he was landing in calm water conditions adjacent to several canneries and did not observe any obstacles in the landing area. After touchdown, he reduced power and as the airplane came off the float step, it veered sharply to the right. The pilot added full power and full left rudder. The airplane then turned back to the left, submerging the left float. The left wing tip and left horizontal stabilizer struck the water. The airplane was then beached and inspected. The inspection revealed damage to the left wing and left stabilizer. The left float was not damaged. According to the pilot/operator report submitted by the operator, the pilot had accrued 30 flight hours as pilot-in-command in the accident aircraft make and model. The pilot completed his initial operating experience in the accident aircraft make and model on October 11, 1994.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:34 AKST
Nearest AirportW. Point Village Seaplane (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 185F
Tail NumberN1095F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-FD · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 32 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
Wind90° @ 5 kt, gusting 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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