CESSNA 182P
Anchorage, AK — June 8, 2011
Event Information
| Date | June 8, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC11CA042 |
| Event ID | 20110609X45115 |
| Location | Anchorage, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.18000, -149.97194 |
| Airport | Lake Hood Seaplane |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 182P |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during a water landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing the float-equipped airplane when a gust of wind picked up the left wing. He was unable to correct for the wind, and the right wing contacted the water. The airplane rolled to the right and came to rest inverted, sustaining substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with he airplane prior to the accident.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.