N434JG

Substantial
None

CESSNA A185FS/N: 18503785

Accident Details

Date
Monday, March 7, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA216
Location
Belle Chase, LA
Event ID
20110308X74123
Coordinates
29.865833, -90.022224
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was retracted for the water landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18503785
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
A185FC185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
A185F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GORDON ADAM LEO
Address
166 S 10TH ST
City
OAKDALE
State / Zip Code
LA 71463-2911
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, he was planning on performing a runway landing, and had extended the landing gear. During the approach, he elected to perform a water landing, due to the 90 degree crosswind. During the water landing the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted in the water. The pilot reported that he did not complete a second checklist prior to landing and did not ensure that the landing gear was retracted. The lower cowling was crushed aft and wrinkled, the left wing leading edge was crushed aft, and the left wing bent down. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA216