N2537GCESSNA 182B 1989-10-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 182B S/N: 51837

Summary

On October 29, 1989, a Cessna 182B (N2537G) was involved in an accident near Lowell, MA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ASSURE THAT THE FLOAT WHEELS WERE RETRACTED PRIOR TO A WATER LANDING. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE EXTENSION OF THE LEFT FLOAT WHEELS FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC90LA020. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2537G.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 29, 1989
NTSB Number
NYC90LA020
Location
LOWELL, MA
Event ID
20001213X29705
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ASSURE THAT THE FLOAT WHEELS WERE RETRACTED PRIOR TO A WATER LANDING. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE EXTENSION OF THE LEFT FLOAT WHEELS FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
51837
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1959
Model / ICAO
182B C182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
182B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DIRIGO AVIATION LLC
Address
49 HUNTINGTON WAY
City
KITTERY
State / Zip Code
ME 03904-5638
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC90LA020