Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary SEA82DA168

18NM ESE KETCHI, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N46563

CESSNA C-180J

Analysis

THE PILOT STATED THAT HE CIRCLED THE LAKE PRIOR TO LANDING. THERE WAS NO WIND AND THE LAKE SURFACE WAS GLASSY. DURING THE FINAL APPROACH, THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED SUN GLARE OFF THE LAKE. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED HARD AND THE WING TIPS CONTACTED THE WATER.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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