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September 15, 2005 · Cessna 180A · N392PT

Lodi, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 15, 2005
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Lodi, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 180A
Tail Number
N392PT
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI05CA268

The amphibious float equipped airplane was damaged during landing on a lake. The pilot reported that he made two landings on the lake prior to the accident. He stated that he made a third landing and after touchdown while the airplane was still "on the step", the airplane made a "hard" right turn then rolled left. The airplane came to rest inverted in the lake. The pilot stated that there were no wind gusts and that the manually pumped landing gear was not cycled between the three landings. The pilot stated that he believes the accident was the result of striking a submerged object during the landing. Examination of the aircraft by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed no pre-impact anomalies. The floats were examined for evidence of damage due to impact with a submerged object. No damage consistent with striking a submerged object was found.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing resulting in a nose-over.

Full Narrative

On September 15, 2005, about 1515 central daylight time, a Cessna 180A, N392PT, piloted by a private pilot sustained substantial damage during landing on a lake near Lodi, Wisconsin. The airplane was equipped with amphibious floats. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions and was not on a flight plan. The pilot received minor injuries. The flight originated from Boscobel, Wisconsin about 1420. The pilot reported that he had made two landings on the lake prior to the accident. He stated that he made a third landing and after touchdown while the airplane was still "on the step", the airplane made a "hard" right turn then rolled left. The airplane came to rest inverted in the lake. The pilot stated that there were no wind gusts and that the manually pumped landing gear was not cycled between the three landings. The pilot stated that he believes the accident was the result of striking a submerged object during the landing. Examination of the aircraft by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed no pre-impact anomalies. The floats were examined for evidence of damage due to impact with a submerged object. No damage consistent with striking a submerged object was found.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180A
Tail NumberN392PT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470 · Reciprocating · 230

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0

Appendix: Source Data