GREENVILLE, ME, USA
N61438
CESSNA 185
TH PLT STATED THAT THE ACFT ENCOUNTERED CROSSWINDS OF 20 KTS GUSTING TO 30 KTS AS THE ACFT WAS COMING OFF THE STEP DURING LIFTOFF IN THE OPEN LAKE. THE ACFT'S RIGHT WING WAS FORCED DOWN, THE RIGHT FLOAT STRUCK THE WATER WHICH RESULTED IN THE RIGHT WING CONTACTING THE WATER. THE ACFT THEN CARTWHEELED, CAME TO REST INVERTED AND SANK. THE PLT AND REAR SEAT PASSENGER ESCAPED. THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER WAS UNABLE TO ESCAPE AND DROWNED.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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