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March 27, 1983 · Cessna 185F · N61826
Int.Coastal Cty, LA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 27, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Int.Coastal Cty, LA
Aircraft
Cessna 185F
Tail Number
N61826
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW83LA167
THE PILOT STATED THAT THE LANDING GEAR WAS NOT RETRACTED AFTER TAKEOFF FROM THE AIRPORT. WHEN THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO LAND ON WATER THE AIRCRAFT FLIPPED OVER AND SANK. THE LANDING GEAR ARE BUILT INTO THE FLOATS AND DURING THE RETRACTION CYCLE THE LANDING GEAR RETRACTS INTO THE FLOATS.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT THE LANDING GEAR WAS NOT RETRACTED AFTER TAKEOFF FROM THE AIRPORT. WHEN THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO LAND ON WATER THE AIRCRAFT FLIPPED OVER AND SANK. THE LANDING GEAR ARE BUILT INTO THE FLOATS AND DURING THE RETRACTION CYCLE THE LANDING GEAR RETRACTS INTO THE FLOATS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:00 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 185F
Tail NumberN61826
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 50 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind315° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO