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April 16, 2013 · Cessna A185F · N812F
Palatka, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 16, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Palatka, FL
Aircraft
Cessna A185F
Tail Number
N812F
Operator
Lindsay a Weaver
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA13CA207
The pilot reported that he was performing a water touch-and-go landing on a river, about 3 miles from the departure airport. He also reported that he was distracted by potential skydivers, towers in the area, and by his passenger as they discussed the route of flight. He did not retract the landing gear after he took off and he landed the amphibious airplane on the water with the wheels extended. The airplane immediately nosed over and came to rest inverted in the water. The pilot reported that the fuselage and wings sustained structural damage. He did not report any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to retract the landing gear after takeoff from a runway, and his subsequent water landing with the wheels extended.
Full Narrative
The private pilot reported that he was performing a water touch-and-go landing on a river, about three miles from the departure airport. He also reported that he was distracted by potential skydivers, towers in the area, and by discussing the route of flight with his passenger. He did not retract the landing gear following the previous runway takeoff, and landed the amphibious airplane on the water with the wheels extended. The airplane immediately nosed over and came to rest inverted in the water. The pilot reported that the fuselage and wings sustained structural damage. He did not report any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:10 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A185F
Tail NumberN812F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLindsay a Weaver
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO 520 SERIES · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC