ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 286576
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| Date: | Wednesday 9 September 2009 |
| Time: | 13:30 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 180J |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N42250 |
| MSN: | 18052331 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1973 |
| Engine model: | Continental O-470 SERIES |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Juneau, Alaska -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Juneau, AK (N/A) |
| Juneau, AK (N/A) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The private pilot reported that he was landing the float-equipped airplane on glassy water at the conclusion of a local personal flight under Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. He said immediately upon touchdown, the airplane abruptly flipped forward, and nosed over. The pilot and sole passenger exited the airplane uninjured and were soon rescued. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot indicated there was no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.
Probable Cause: The pilot's misjudged flare and loss of control during a glassy water landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC09CA097
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Oct-2022 12:53 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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