# NTSB Accident SEA01LA096
> **Cessna 180A** · 2001-05-06 · Mercer Island, WA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA01LA096
- **Event ID:** 20010522X00999
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-05-06
- **Location:** Mercer Island, WA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 47.559291, -122.220825
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 180A
- **Registration:** N9732B
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's inadequate visual lookout during an approach and landing in open water. Factors include a large wave/swell at the location where the pilot elected to land his float-equipped airplane.

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