ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 358719
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| Date: | Wednesday 5 July 1995 |
| Time: | 11:30 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 182R |
| Owner/operator: | Cessna N4836e Inc. |
| Registration: | N4836E |
| MSN: | 68277 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2245 hours |
| Engine model: | CONTINENTAL O-470 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Copalis Beach, WA -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Seattle, WA (KBFI) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
DURING A PLEASURE FLIGHT, THE PILOT INTENDED TO LAND ON A SECTION OF BEACH DESIGNATED AS A STATE AIRPORT. AFTER FLYING OVER THE AREA, THE PILOT DETERMINED THE BEACH WAS SMOOTH WITH SOME WET SPOTS AND DECIDED TO LAND ON THE UPPER EDGE OF THE WET AREA. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE AIRPLANE WENT INTO A SHINY LOOKING AREA THAT THE PILOT THOUGHT WAS WET SAND. THE AREA WAS ACTUALLY A POOL OF WATER ABOUT 6-8 INCHES DEEP. WHEN THE MAIN LANDING GEAR DROPPED INTO THE POOL, THE AIRCRAFT NOSED DOWN.
Probable Cause: THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF AN UNSUITABLE LANDING AREA.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA95LA140
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Mar-2024 17:27 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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