On September 8, 1985, a Cessna A185F (registration N1756R) was involved in an aviation accident near Lincoln, NE. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft with amphibious landing gear made a precautionary landing in a lake with wheels retracted. One wheel not fully retracted caused a sharp left veer, resulting in substantial damage to landing gear, right wing, and stabilizer.
Incident Details
Shortly after takeoff, the pilot of an aircraft equipped with amphibious landing gear cancelled his flight plan and requested the tower to check the landing gear. Following the check, the pilot elected to make a precautionary landing in a lake with the wheels retracted. During touchdown, one wheel was not fully retracted, causing the aircraft to veer sharply to the left.
Damage
The landing gear and floats, right wing and strut, and the right horizontal stabilizer sustained substantial damage. Inspection of the aircraft revealed that the gear attachment bolts were sheared off.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 8 Sept 1985 Cessna A185F accident near Lincoln, NE?
An aircraft with amphibious landing gear made a precautionary landing in a lake with wheels retracted. One wheel not fully retracted caused a sharp left veer, resulting in substantial damage to landing gear, right wing, and stabilizer.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 8 Sept 1985 involved a Cessna A185F, registration N1756R, at Lincoln, NE.
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