ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 385939
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| Date: | Sunday 6 May 2001 |
| Time: | 13:45 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 180A |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N9732B |
| MSN: | 18050030 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 5348 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-470-K17F |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Mercer Island, WA -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Roche Harbor, WA (9S1) |
| Mercer Island, WA | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
After circling the area to observe the water conditions, the pilot executed a water landing in his float-equipped airplane. He touched down in relatively calm conditions, but almost immediately encountered a large wave/swell that he had not noticed from the air. The aircraft was momentarily launched back into the air, and the pilot applied full power for a go-around. Although the pilot initiated a go-around, the aircraft had already slowed to a point where it could not maintain flight. It therefore dropped back to the surface of the water with sufficient force to cause substantial damage to the aircraft structure.
Probable Cause: the pilot's inadequate visual lookout during an approach and landing in open water. Factors include a large wave/swell at the location where the pilot elected to land his float-equipped airplane.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA01LA096
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Apr-2024 09:30 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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