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January 31, 1985 · Cessna A185F · N53064
Belle Chase, LA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 31, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Belle Chase, LA
Aircraft
Cessna A185F
Tail Number
N53064
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW85LA107
THE PLT HAD DIVERTED BACK TO THE DEPARTURE APRT DUE TO WX. AFTER LANDING, HE WAS 'STEP TAXIING' ON THE WATER WITH NO REPORTED DIFFICULTIES WHEN A LANDING GEAR SHOCK STRUT, P/N 51961, SEPARATED. THIS ALLOWED A FLOAT TO DIG INTO THE WATER & CAUSED THE ACFT TO FLIP INVERTED & SINK.
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THE PLT HAD DIVERTED BACK TO THE DEPARTURE APRT DUE TO WX. AFTER LANDING, HE WAS 'STEP TAXIING' ON THE WATER WITH NO REPORTED DIFFICULTIES WHEN A LANDING GEAR SHOCK STRUT, P/N 51961, SEPARATED. THIS ALLOWED A FLOAT TO DIG INTO THE WATER & CAUSED THE ACFT TO FLIP INVERTED & SINK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:45 CST
Nearest AirportBelle Chase (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length6500 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A185F
Tail NumberN53064
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 25 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 6 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingOvercast 1000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time13:00
Weather SourceWFAC