N61919CESSNA A185F2023-11-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA A185FS/N: 18504274

Summary

On November 18, 2023, a Cessna A185F (N61919) was involved in an incident near Barataria, LA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: A recreational boat crossed in front of the airplane’s path during landing on the water which resulted in the airplane colliding with the boat.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA047. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N61919.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, November 18, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN24LA047
Location
Barataria, LA
Event ID
20231127193427
Coordinates
29.738707, -90.142605
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A recreational boat crossed in front of the airplane’s path during landing on the water which resulted in the airplane colliding with the boat.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18504274
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
A185FC185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
A185F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TAILSPIN LLC
Address
1 COQUILLE DR
City
BELLE CHASSE
State / Zip Code
LA 70037
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# CEN24LA047