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November 12, 2007 · Cessna 180 · N9198C
Orlando, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 12, 2007
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Orlando, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N9198C
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC08CA035
The airline transport-rated pilot of the Cessna 180 float plane stated that "during what started as a normal landing, the bow of the right float submerged and flipped the plane over." The airplane came to rest inverted, and sustained a bent wing spar and firewall. The pilot report over 25,000 hours of flight experience, and 30 hours in make and model. He did not report any deficiencies with the performance and handling of the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of control on the water after landing, which resulted in the bow of the right float submerging , and a nose-over event.
Full Narrative
The airline transport-rated pilot of the Cessna 180 float plane stated that "during what started as a normal landing, the bow of the right float submerged and flipped the plane over." The airplane came to rest inverted, and sustained a bent wing spar and firewall. The pilot report over 25,000 hours of flight experience, and 30 hours in make and model. He did not report any deficiencies with the performance and handling of the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN9198C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter30.29 inHg
Observation Time10:53
Weather SourceWFAC