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Pilot Becomes Nauseous, Lands on Beach; Aircraft Noses Over (N66618)

Curlew Island, LA, US

On July 22, 1992, a Cessna 180K (registration N66618) operated by Allied Security Insur Agency was involved in an aviation accident near Curlew Island, LA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

While maneuvering in turns for aerial photography, a pilot became nauseous and landed on a Gulf of Mexico island beach. During the landing roll on dry sand, the airplane nosed over.

Incident Summary

A pilot was maneuvering an airplane in right turns for approximately 30 minutes while a passenger photographed an oil drilling platform in the Gulf of Mexico. The pilot became nauseous during the flight and elected to land on a nearby island.

Circumstances

The landing was made onto the sand along the shoreline. The pilot touched down on a dry section of the beach. During the subsequent landing roll, the airplane nosed over. The pilot did not report any mechanical problem with the airplane.

Outcome

The aircraft nosed over during the landing roll on the dry sand. No further information about damage, injuries, or other consequences was provided in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 Jul 1992 Cessna 180K accident near Curlew Island, LA?

While maneuvering in turns for aerial photography, a pilot became nauseous and landed on a Gulf of Mexico island beach. During the landing roll on dry sand, the airplane nosed over.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Jul 1992 involved a Cessna 180K, registration N66618, operated by Allied Security Insur Agency, at Curlew Island, LA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X15158. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.