On June 27, 1982, a Cessna 177 (registration N3365T) operated by Temple Caan was involved in an aviation accident near Larchmont, NY. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a photography flight over Long Island Sound, an aircraft struck the water with its left wing after a steep turn at low altitude and crashed.
Incident Overview
An aircraft was conducting a flight to take pictures of a newly constructed home on the shore of Long Island Sound. During the flight, photographs were also taken of boats in the area.
Witness Account
A witness on a boat reported that after the pilot made several passes over boats, the final pass was made at an altitude of about 30 feet above the water. The witness observed the plane pass his boat and then enter a steep left turn. The pilot apparently recognized a hazardous situation and applied full power. However, the left wing impacted the water, and the aircraft subsequently crashed.
Aftermath
No further details regarding the aircraft, occupants, or post-crash conditions are available from the source.