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June 29, 2013 · Cessna 185 D · OH-CEG

Vehmersalmi, FI

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 29, 2013
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (3 fatalities, 1 minor injury)
Location
Vehmersalmi, FI
Aircraft
Cessna 185 D
Tail Number
OH-CEG
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CEN13WA393

On June 29, 2013, at 1530 local time, a Cessna 185D seaplane, serial number 185-0863, Finnish registration OH-CEG, owned by Werner Air Oy, was destroyed after impacting the surface of Lake Sulasvesi, Vehmersalmi, Finland. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. A fourth occupant escaped from the sunken wreckage and sustained minor injuries. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Finland. Any further information regarding the investigation can be obtained from: Safety Investigation Authority, Finland Ratapihantie 9 FI-00520 Helsinki Finland Telephone: (358) 2951 60001 E-mail: turvallisuustutkinta@om.fi

Full Narrative

On June 29, 2013, at 1530 local time, a Cessna 185D seaplane, serial number 185-0863, Finnish registration OH-CEG, owned by Werner Air Oy, was destroyed after impacting the surface of Lake Sulasvesi, Vehmersalmi, Finland. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. A fourth occupant escaped from the sunken wreckage and sustained minor injuries. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Finland. Any further information regarding the investigation can be obtained from: Safety Investigation Authority, Finland Ratapihantie 9 FI-00520 Helsinki Finland Telephone: (358) 2951 60001 E-mail: turvallisuustutkinta@om.fi

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 185 D
Tail NumberOH-CEG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO470 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary4 injuries (3 fatalities, 1 minor injury)
Fatal3
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total4

Conditions

LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

Appendix: Source Data