On June 17, 2006, a Cessna 177B (registration N35058) was involved in an aviation accident near Redwood City, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A collision with water for undetermined reasons. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot recalled canceling flight following and noting altitude at 1,300 feet, then no memory until waist-deep in water. He exited into 4 feet of water and was transported to hospital with no injuries.
Accident Narrative
A pilot involved in an accident sequence reported having no recollection of the events that transpired. He recalled canceling flight following with the local air traffic controller and noted the airplane's altitude as 1,300 feet above the water. The last thing he remembered was reaching down to change radio frequencies.
Pilot's Account
The pilot stated that the next thing he knew, he was waist deep in water near the shoreline. He waited for the airplane to sink for a couple of minutes, but the water level never rose. He then opened the door and exited the airplane into about 4 feet of water, and was able to walk around until the Coast Guard arrived.
Outcome
The pilot was transported to the hospital with no injuries. No follow-up inspections to the airframe or engine were conducted.