NONE · Cessna 185 · 1997-06-24 · ANCHORAGE, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC97IA089
Event ID
20001208X08039
Type
Incident
Date
1997-06-24
Location
ANCHORAGE, AK, USA
Coordinates
61.160339, -149.990081
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
185
Registration
N4952E
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
MINR
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot-in-command's failure to retract the landing gear which led to an inadvertent water landing with the amphibian float wheels extended. Associated factors are the pilot's habit interference and the FAA inspector's inadequate monitoring of the flight.