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November 18, 2023 · Cessna A185F · N61919

Barataria, LA

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 18, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Barataria, LA
Aircraft
Cessna A185F (1981)
Tail Number
N61919
Operator
Southern Seaplane
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN24LA047

The pilot reported that she had setup for landing on an intracoastal waterway and picked a landing area based on the locations of three nearby boats. During final approach, she had the three boats in sight, one of which was on the far right side of waterway and traveling in the same direction. She determined that the boats would not be a factor and continued to land. The airplane touched down on the choppy water and she added power to keep the airplane on the step. Immediately after touchdown the airplane veered left, then nosed over and sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot egressed the airplane without further incident. She noticed that the recreational boat that was originally on the right side of the waterway was now on the left side and the boat driver stated that the airplane hit the boat. Since the pilot was seated in the left seat, her view to the lower right area of the airplane would have been restricted by the airframe. The pilot added that three other airplanes had just landed on the waterway and there was one more in position to land behind her.

NTSB Probable Cause

A recreational boat crossed in front of the airplane’s path during landing on the water which resulted in the airplane colliding with the boat.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that she had setup for landing on an intracoastal waterway and picked a landing area based on the locations of three nearby boats. During final approach, she had the three boats in sight, one of which was on the far right side of waterway and traveling in the same direction. She determined that the boats would not be a factor and continued to land. The airplane touched down on the choppy water and she added power to keep the airplane on the step. Immediately after touchdown the airplane veered left, then nosed over and sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot egressed the airplane without further incident. She noticed that the recreational boat that was originally on the right side of the waterway was now on the left side and the boat driver stated that the airplane hit the boat. Since the pilot was seated in the left seat, her view to the lower right area of the airplane would have been restricted by the airframe. The pilot added that three other airplanes had just landed on the waterway and there was one more in position to land behind her.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:50 CST
Nearest AirportIntracoastal Waterway (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna A185F
Tail NumberN61919
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSouthern Seaplane
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors · IO-520-D30B · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 39 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 61 F
Altimeter29.99 inHg
Observation Time10:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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