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October 11, 2014 · Cessna 180B · N180CT
Coloma, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 11, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Coloma, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 180B (1959)
Tail Number
N180CT
Operator
Performance Paradise
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN15CA016
The pilot departed a land-based airport and flew to a nearby lake. Being a short and direct flight, the pilot said he did not use the departure checklist and forgot to retract the wheels on the pontoons. Immediately upon touching down in the water, the airplane nosed over. Post-accident examination revealed the firewall had been buckled by impact. There were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane or its systems that would have precluded normal operations.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot did not use the departure checklist, resulting in an inadvertent landing with the pontoon wheels extended.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot's written statement, he departed a land-based airport and flew to a nearby lake. Being a short and direct flight, he did not use the departure checklist and forgot to retract the wheels on the pontoons. Immediately upon touching down in the water, the airplane nosed over. Post-accident examination revealed the firewall had been buckled by impact. There were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane or its systems that would have precluded normal operations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180B
Tail NumberN180CT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPerformance Paradise
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 0
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 30 C
Altimeter30.26 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC