On June 14, 1983, a Cessna 185 (registration N2565Z) was involved in an aviation accident near Kenai, AK. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A floatplane carrying an external load of plywood lost power after takeoff. The pilot attempted to return to the lake, stalled, and entered a spin. The floats hit the water during recovery. Witnesses reported the engine was running throughout and a previous takeoff had been aborted.
Accident Sequence
The aircraft had an external load of plywood attached to its floats. According to the pilot, the aircraft lost power after takeoff. He then executed a right turn back toward the lake, during which the aircraft stalled. The pilot was in the process of recovering from a spin when the floats contacted the water.
Witness Accounts
Witnesses along the lake reported that the pilot had conducted similar operations before. They also noted that one takeoff had been aborted prior to the accident. Both witnesses stated that the engine was operating throughout the entire accident sequence.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 14 Jun 1983 Cessna 185 accident near Kenai, AK?
A floatplane carrying an external load of plywood lost power after takeoff. The pilot attempted to return to the lake, stalled, and entered a spin. The floats hit the water during recovery. Witnesses reported the engine was running throughout and a previous takeoff had been aborted.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 14 Jun 1983 involved a Cessna 185, registration N2565Z, at Kenai, AK.
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