Aviation accident ERA14CA021

Name: aviation accident: CESSNA A185F near Northeast Carry (2013-10-19)
Start: 2013-10-19
Location: Northeast Carry, ME, USA

MINR · CESSNA A185F · 2013-10-19 · Northeast Carry, ME, USA

Event

NTSB number: ERA14CA021
Event ID: 20131024X95155
Type: Accident
Date: 2013-10-19
Location: Northeast Carry, ME, USA
Coordinates: 44.694328, -69.382179

Injuries

Highest injury: MINR
Fatal: 0
Serious: 0
Minor: 2
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: CESSNA
Model: A185F
Registration: N93037
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: NBRT
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper decision to take off for an intended night water landing, and his subsequent loss of depth perception during that landing attempt.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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