N7896SCESSNA U206B2024-04-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA U206BS/N: U2060814

Summary

On April 05, 2024, a Cessna U206B (N7896S) was involved in an incident near Chandeluer Islands, LA. All 4 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s improper decision to attempt a landing on rough water conditions, which resulted in an impact with the water.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA150. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7896S.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, April 5, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA150
Location
Chandeluer Islands, LA
Event ID
20240408194050
Coordinates
29.330880, -89.396912
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper decision to attempt a landing on rough water conditions, which resulted in an impact with the water.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
U2060814
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
U206BC206
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
U206B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PANEPINTO LANE
Address
280 JEAN LAFITTE BLVD
City
LAFITTE
State / Zip Code
LA 70067-5102
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# CEN24LA150