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August 19, 1992 · Cessna A185F · N1867Q
Amelia, LA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 19, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Amelia, LA
Aircraft
Cessna A185F
Tail Number
N1867Q
Operator
C Hammon S Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW92LA214
THE PILOT OF THE FLOATPLANE WAS ATTEMPTING TO TAKEOFF ALONG A CANAL AND ENCOUNTERED A CURVE TO THE LEFT OF HIS COURSE. HE ABORTED THE TAKEOFF AND THE PLANE STRUCK THE GROUND AT THE APEX OF THE TURN AND NOSED OVER. NO MECHANICAL FAILURE WAS REPORTED.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR TAKEOFF.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT OF THE FLOATPLANE WAS ATTEMPTING TO TAKEOFF ALONG A CANAL AND ENCOUNTERED A CURVE TO THE LEFT OF HIS COURSE. HE ABORTED THE TAKEOFF AND THE PLANE STRUCK THE GROUND AT THE APEX OF THE TURN AND NOSED OVER. NO MECHANICAL FAILURE WAS REPORTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:15 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A185F
Tail NumberN1867Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorC Hammon S Flying Service
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 41 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility3 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3000 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO