Aviation Accident Summary FTW86LA118

NEW ORLEANS, LA, USA

Aircraft #1

N9937N

CESSNA A185F

Analysis

THE PILOT DECIDED TO LAND DUE TO RAINY CONDITIONS SHORTLY AFTER DEPARTURE. HE HAD FORGOTTEN TO RETRACT THE LANDING GEAR AFTER TAKEOFF AND MADE A WATER LANDING WITH THE GEAR DOWN, CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO INVERT AND SINK.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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