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September 20, 1984 · Cessna A185F · CGZWQ
Fort Peck, MT
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 20, 1984
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (1 fatality, 2 minor injuries)
Location
Fort Peck, MT
Aircraft
Cessna A185F
Tail Number
CGZWQ
Operator
Anthony R Baron
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN84FA294
PLT ATTEMPTED TO TAKEOFF FROM A CALM PART OF RESERVOIR. THE WAVE HEIGHTS WERE ESTIMATED TO BE 4 TO 6 FEET. THE ARFT STRUCK SEVERAL WAVES DURING THE TAKEOFF RUN. THE RT WING TIP DRAGGED IN THE WATER CAUSING THE ACFT TO NOSE OVER. THE ACFT CAME TO REST INVERTED, PARTIALLY SUBMERGED. THE PLT PULLED HIS SON AND DAUGHTER FROM THE ACFT BEFORE HE DROWNED.
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PLT ATTEMPTED TO TAKEOFF FROM A CALM PART OF RESERVOIR. THE WAVE HEIGHTS WERE ESTIMATED TO BE 4 TO 6 FEET. THE ARFT STRUCK SEVERAL WAVES DURING THE TAKEOFF RUN. THE RT WING TIP DRAGGED IN THE WATER CAUSING THE ACFT TO NOSE OVER. THE ACFT CAME TO REST INVERTED, PARTIALLY SUBMERGED. THE PLT PULLED HIS SON AND DAUGHTER FROM THE ACFT BEFORE HE DROWNED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A185F
Tail NumberCGZWQ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAnthony R Baron
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (1 fatality, 2 minor injuries)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 46 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 25 kt, gusting 30 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 45 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:50
Weather SourceWFAC