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May 30, 2005 · Cessna TU206G · N95AK

West Bloomfield, MI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 30, 2005
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
West Bloomfield, MI
Aircraft
Cessna TU206G
Tail Number
N95AK
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI05CA131

The amphibious-float equipped airplane was substantially damaged when the pilot attempted to land on a lake with the wheels extended. The airplane subsequently nosed over. The pilot reported that he departed a land-based airport and flew in the local area for approximately 30 minutes. He recalled raising the wheels after takeoff. The pilot stated that prior to returning to the departure airport for landing he decided to make a "quick splash [and] dash" at a lake. The pilot reported that he set-up for a touch and go landing on the water. He recalled the landing gear control lever and the gear position indictor lights were proper for a wheels-up (water) landing. He reportedly touched down at 40 miles-per-hour (mph) and the airplane "started to dig into the waves." Approximately 30 mph the airplane nosed over into the water. The pilot recalled seeing the wheels in the extended position and hearing the hydraulic motor running as he exited the aircraft after the accident. The landing gear and instrument indicator lights operated normally during a post-accident inspection.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadvertent water landing with the amphibious-float wheels extended causing the airplane to nose over.

Full Narrative

On May 30, 2005, at 1305 eastern daylight time, a Cessna TU206G airplane on amphibious floats, N95AK, piloted by a private pilot, was substantially damaged when it nose over during landing on Union Lake near West Bloomfield, Michigan. The personal flight was being conducted under 14 CFR Part 91 without a flight plan. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The pilot sustained minor injuries. In his written statement, the pilot reported that he departed Oakland County International Airport (PTK), Pontiac, Michigan, and flew in the local area for approximately 30 minutes. He recalled raising the wheels after takeoff. The pilot stated that prior to returning to PTK for landing he decided to make a "quick splash [and] dash" at Union Lake. The pilot reported that he set-up for a touch and go landing on the water. He recalled the landing gear control lever and the gear position indictor lights were proper for a wheels-up (water) landing. He reportedly touched down at 40 miles-per-hour (mph) and the airplane "started to dig into the waves." Approximately 30 mph the airplane nosed over into the water. The pilot recalled seeing the wheels in the extended position and hearing the hydraulic motor running as he exited the aircraft after the accident. A post-accident inspection was conducted. The airplane was supported on jacks and the landing gear was operated via the selector handle in the cockpit. The landing gear retracted and extended normally during that time. In addition, the indicator lights on the instrument panel functioned properly.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:05 EDT
Nearest AirportOakland-Pontiac (5nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna TU206G
Tail NumberN95AK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520 · Reciprocating · 310

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 9000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 46
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time17:22
Weather SourceWFAC

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