ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356025
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| Date: | Friday 11 April 1997 |
| Time: | 10:15 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 185D |
| Owner/operator: | Richard Meyer |
| Registration: | N285BG |
| MSN: | 1850798 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2279 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental 10520-FCD |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Wetumpka, AL -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Ware Lake, AL (65A) |
| (08A) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot extended the landing gear, while approaching to land, but obtained an unsafe gear indication, and made a go-around. After climbing to about 1000 to 1500 feet, the engine lost power. The fuel selector was in the 'both' position, and boost pumps turned on high. The engine responded for a short time, but lost power again. The pilot attempted to land the amphibious airplane on a lake. However, he was unable to reach the lake during the forced landing, and the airplane touched down short in a clearing, then collided with a ditch during the landing roll. Examination of the fuel system revealed fuel in both fuel tanks. An engine run was conducted. The engine started and developed full power.
Probable Cause: loss of engine power during a go-around for undetermined reason(s).
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA97LA137
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 18:17 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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