Aviation Accident Summary ANC86LA045

CORDOVA, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N700HJ

CESSNA 180-H

Analysis

THE PILOT STATED THAT AFTER LIFT OFF FROM THE WATER, THE LEFT WING TIP CAUGHT THE WATER CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO CARTWHEEL AND SINK. AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT THE WIND WAS REPORTED AS 060 DEGREES AT 15 KNOTS GUSTING 35 KNOTS.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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