Aviation Accident Summary MKC89LA139

INT'L FALLS, MN, USA

Aircraft #1

N7310H

CESSNA A185F

Analysis

THE PILOT SAID THAT WHILE LANDING HIS AMPHIBIOUS AIRCRAFT, DURING THE FLARE AND ROLL OUT, A STRONG GUST OF WIND CONTRIBUTED TO A LOSS OF CONTROL AND RESULTANT NOSE OVER.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INABILITY TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL AFTER ENCOUNTERING A STRONG GUST OF WIND DURING THE LANDING FLARE/TOUCHDOWN.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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