ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 375004
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| Date: | Monday 26 May 1986 |
| Time: | 18:30 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N7850X |
| MSN: | 1724830 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2403 hours |
| Engine model: | CONTINENTAL O-300-D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Windermere, FL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Altamonte Sprin, FL |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
AFTER LEVELING OFF AT AN ALT OF APRX 1000 FT THE ENG OF THE FLOAT PLANE FAILED FOR UNDETERMINED CAUSES. THE PLT SELECTED A SMALL LAKE ON WHICH TO LAND AND A GLIDE WAS ESTABLISHED. THE PLT STATED THAT HE LOWERED THE FLAPS TOO SOON & THE LEFT WING STRUCK TREES. THE ACFT LANDED HARD ON THE WATER AND DAMAGED THE FLOATS. THE PLT STATED THAT THE ENG REGAINED PWR AFTER STRIKING THE TREES.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA86LA167
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 28-Mar-2024 15:13 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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