N1731R

Substantial
None

CESSNA 185 S/N: 18502452

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 2, 1989
NTSB Number
NYC89LA156
Location
FISHERS, NY
Event ID
20001213X28954
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

LOSS OF CONTROL DURING AN ABORTED TAKEOFF DUE TO IMPROPER FLOAT OPERATION ABORTED TAKEOFF PROCEDURE ON TERRA FIRMA, AS OPPOSED TO THE MORE LOGICAL ENVIRONMENT OF WATER, THE INTENDED ELEMENT FOR THE DESIGN HARDWARE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N1731R
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18502452
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
185 C185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC89LA156