Summary
On June 08, 2019, a Cessna 180 (N7529K) was involved in an accident near Moses Lake, WA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 2 people uninjured out of 3 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's improper landing flare and his delayed decision to go-around, which resulted in impact with rocks on a shoreline.
The pilot of the float-equipped airplane reported that, during landing on a lake, he was concerned he would not have enough landing distance and he chose to conduct a go-around. The airplane floats impacted the rocks on the shoreline and the airplane nosed over.
The pilot further reported that, "I should not have added power to my flair."
The airplane sustained substantial damaged to the wings and fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The automated weather observation station located 4 mile north-east of the accident reported that, about 12 minutes after the accident, the wind was variable at 5 knots and visibility 10 statute miles.
This accident is documented in NTSB report GAA19CA321. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7529K.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper landing flare and his delayed decision to go-around, which resulted in impact with rocks on a shoreline.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot of the float-equipped airplane reported that, during landing on a lake, he was concerned he would not have enough landing distance and he chose to conduct a go-around. The airplane floats impacted the rocks on the shoreline and the airplane nosed over.
The pilot further reported that, "I should not have added power to my flair."
The airplane sustained substantial damaged to the wings and fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The automated weather observation station located 4 mile north-east of the accident reported that, about 12 minutes after the accident, the wind was variable at 5 knots and visibility 10 statute miles. The airplane was landing to the east.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA19CA321