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October 29, 1985 · Cessna C206 · N756FX
Funter Bay, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 29, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Funter Bay, AK
Aircraft
Cessna C206
Tail Number
N756FX
Operator
Alaska Coastal Airlines
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA86LA019
THE LEFT MAIN GEAR DID NOT RETRACT AND DURING WATER LANDING CAUSED THE AIRCRAFT TO NOSE OVER. THE LINK PIN ROD WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN AND THE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY MAIN RETRACT LINK AND PIN DOWN LATCH WERE FOUND TO BE BENT.
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THE LEFT MAIN GEAR DID NOT RETRACT AND DURING WATER LANDING CAUSED THE AIRCRAFT TO NOSE OVER. THE LINK PIN ROD WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN AND THE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY MAIN RETRACT LINK AND PIN DOWN LATCH WERE FOUND TO BE BENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:00 AKST
Nearest AirportFunder Bay (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length10500 ft
Runway Width500 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna C206
Tail NumberN756FX
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAlaska Coastal Airlines
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-L · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 52 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 5 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingOvercast 1000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO