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June 19, 1986 · Cessna A185F · N9937N
New Orleans, LA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 19, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
New Orleans, LA
Aircraft
Cessna A185F
Tail Number
N9937N
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW86LA118
THE PILOT DECIDED TO LAND DUE TO RAINY CONDITIONS SHORTLY AFTER DEPARTURE. HE HAD FORGOTTEN TO RETRACT THE LANDING GEAR AFTER TAKEOFF AND MADE A WATER LANDING WITH THE GEAR DOWN, CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO INVERT AND SINK.
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THE PILOT DECIDED TO LAND DUE TO RAINY CONDITIONS SHORTLY AFTER DEPARTURE. HE HAD FORGOTTEN TO RETRACT THE LANDING GEAR AFTER TAKEOFF AND MADE A WATER LANDING WITH THE GEAR DOWN, CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO INVERT AND SINK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 CDT
Nearest Airport10nm E
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A185F
Tail NumberN9937N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 4 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 20000 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:52
Weather SourceWFAC