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July 28, 1985 · Cessna TU206G · N6277Z
Taohoma, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 28, 1985
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Location
Taohoma, CA
Aircraft
Cessna TU206G
Tail Number
N6277Z
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX85LA331
ON JULY 27, 1985 A FLOAT EQUIPPED CESSNA TU206G LANDED ON CHOPPY WATER, NOSED OVER AND SANK AT THE SEAPLANE BASE IN LAKE TAHOE, CA. THE PILOT AND 1 PASSENGER WERE NOT INJURED. WITNESSES REPORTED THAT TIME WATER CONDITIONS WERE MODERATE CHOP WITH WAVES 2 TO 5 FT IN HEIGHT AND 20 KNOT WINDS. THE PILOT STATED THAT THEN 5 TO 6 FT ABOVE THE WATER, THE SEAT SLID BACK CAUSING THE CONTROL YOKE TO COME BACK. THE TAIL NOSED OVER INTO THE WATER AND SANK.
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ON JULY 27, 1985 A FLOAT EQUIPPED CESSNA TU206G LANDED ON CHOPPY WATER, NOSED OVER AND SANK AT THE SEAPLANE BASE IN LAKE TAHOE, CA. THE PILOT AND 1 PASSENGER WERE NOT INJURED. WITNESSES REPORTED THAT TIME WATER CONDITIONS WERE MODERATE CHOP WITH WAVES 2 TO 5 FT IN HEIGHT AND 20 KNOT WINDS. THE PILOT STATED THAT THEN 5 TO 6 FT ABOVE THE WATER, THE SEAT SLID BACK CAUSING THE CONTROL YOKE TO COME BACK. THE TAIL NOSED OVER INTO THE WATER AND SANK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:20 PDT
Nearest AirportHOMEWOOD (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length15000 ft
Runway Width400 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna TU206G
Tail NumberN6277Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-M · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 20 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT