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August 26, 1992 · Cessna A185F · N185RF
St. Cloud, MN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 26, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
St. Cloud, MN
Aircraft
Cessna A185F
Tail Number
N185RF
Operator
Freese Robert a & Roberta G
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI92LA256
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND INITIATED A WATER TAKEOFF. THE AIRPLANE OVERRAN THE LENGTH OF THE LAKE AND NOSED OVER ON ENCOUNTERING THE OPPOSITE SHORELINE. THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN INVERTED. THE FLAPS WERE FOUND IN THE RETRACTED POSITION. THE PILOT REPORTED NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION, NOR WAS ANY FOUND.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO ABORT TAKEOFF BEFORE OVERRUNNING THE LAKE EDGE.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND INITIATED A WATER TAKEOFF. THE AIRPLANE OVERRAN THE LENGTH OF THE LAKE AND NOSED OVER ON ENCOUNTERING THE OPPOSITE SHORELINE. THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN INVERTED. THE FLAPS WERE FOUND IN THE RETRACTED POSITION. THE PILOT REPORTED NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION, NOR WAS ANY FOUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:45 CDT
Nearest AirportDonovan'S Lake (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A185F
Tail NumberN185RF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFreese Robert a & Roberta G
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 61 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 45 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWFAC