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June 4, 1986 · Cessna 180K · N20379
Timbalier, LA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 4, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Timbalier, LA
Aircraft
Cessna 180K
Tail Number
N20379
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW86LA101
DURING THE GROUND RUN PORTION OF A WATER TAKE-OFF FROM A CANAL, THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED A STRONG GUST OF WIND TO THE RIGHT OF THE AIRCRAFT NOSE. THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND COLLIDED WITH AN OIL RIG. THE PILOT FAILED TO COMPENSATE FOR THE DIRECTION AND SPEED OF THE WIND.
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DURING THE GROUND RUN PORTION OF A WATER TAKE-OFF FROM A CANAL, THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED A STRONG GUST OF WIND TO THE RIGHT OF THE AIRCRAFT NOSE. THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND COLLIDED WITH AN OIL RIG. THE PILOT FAILED TO COMPENSATE FOR THE DIRECTION AND SPEED OF THE WIND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180K
Tail NumberN20379
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-U · Reciprocating · 230
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 39 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 15 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO