What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1995-10-27 involved a Cessna 185, registration N1095F, at Kodiak, AK.

Seaplane Rolls and Noses Over During Back Taxi in Gusty Winds (N1095F)

On October 27, 1995, a Cessna 185 (registration N1095F) was involved in an aviation accident near Kodiak, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The check pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: the rough water and adverse wind conditions. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

During a positioning flight, a check pilot took control and instructed on downwind turns. While pointed into wind at idle power, the airplane rolled and nosed over on the left float. Wind was 330° at 20-25 knots with choppy water.

Incident Overview

A check pilot and another company pilot, who was receiving initial operating experience, were preparing for a positioning flight after transporting a passenger. They elected to back taxi in the bay to accomplish a takeoff into the wind. The other company pilot completed the back taxi and a turn to the right.

Sequence of Events

The check pilot then took the controls of the airplane and instructed the other pilot on making downwind turns to the left. The check pilot stated that while the airplane was pointed into the wind and the engine power at idle RPM, the airplane simultaneously rolled and nosed over on the left float.

Environmental Conditions

The wind was reported to be from 330 degrees at 20 gusting 25 knots, and the water condition was choppy with white water whisps on the wave tops.

Aftermath

No further information is provided in the source regarding injuries, damage, or subsequent actions. Investigation details are not disclosed beyond the described events.

1995-10-27: Cessna 185 (N1095F) — Kodiak, AK