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April 30, 2020 · Cessna A185 E · N1669M
Anoka, MN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 30, 2020
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Anoka, MN
Aircraft
Cessna A185 E (1971)
Tail Number
N1669M
Operator
C Y Transport
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN20CA164
The pilot reported that he was conducting a local flight to gain familiarity with the amphibious airplane's recently installed avionics. During a runway change at his home (land) airport, the pilot elected to conduct a water landing to a lake about 12 miles north, during which he inadvertently extended the landing gear on approach and landed on the water with the wheels extended. The airplane immediately nosed over and came to rest inverted in the water, substantially damaging both wings. The pilot did not report any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadvertent extension of the landing gear and his subsequent water landing with the wheels extended.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was conducting a local flight to gain familiarity with the amphibious airplane's recently installed avionics. During a runway change at his home (land) airport, the pilot elected to conduct a water landing to a lake about 12 miles north, during which he inadvertently extended the landing gear on approach and landed on the water with the wheels extended. The airplane immediately nosed over and came to rest inverted in the water, substantially damaging both wings. The pilot did not report any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A185 E
Tail NumberN1669M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorC Y Transport
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO0520D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 72 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 27 C
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time18:45
Weather SourceWFAC