4 fatal · CESSNA A185F · 1995-08-26 · BLOCK ISLAND, RI, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC95FA203
Event ID
20001207X04343
Type
Accident
Date
1995-08-26
Location
BLOCK ISLAND, RI, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
4
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
5
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
A185F
Registration
N4944E
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's failure to touch down a sufficient distance from shore, and his delay in aborting the landing. In addition, the pilot exceeded the airplane's weight and balance limits which reduced the airplane's performance.