Accident Cessna 180 N2814A,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356819
 
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Date:Monday 19 August 1996
Time:15:15 LT
Type:Silhouette image of generic C180 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Cessna 180
Owner/operator:Private
Registration: N2814A
MSN: 30014
Year of manufacture:1953
Total airframe hrs:6300 hours
Engine model:CONTINENTAL O-470R
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Duxbury, MN -   United States of America
Phase: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Nature:Private
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Narrative:
The pilot said the airplane lifted off the lake near it's midpoint after extending 20 degrees of flaps. He said the airplane's stall horn was sounding as it flew about 20 feet above the water. The pilot said it was clear to him that the airplane would not clear the trees near the lake's shoreline. The pilot said he turned the airplane to the left and reduced the power for landing while in a turn. He said the airplane's left wing stalled , and the airplane pitched down as it rolled to the left. The left wingtip, followed by the corresponding float, and fuselage collided with the water. The airplane sank shortly after coming to rest. The pilot was asked how many degrees of take off flaps are recommended by the manufacturer. He responded by saying one notch, 10 degrees.

Probable Cause: the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed.

Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: CHI96LA307
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 6 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB CHI96LA307

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