2007-11-12: Cessna 180 — Orlando, FL

Casualties unknown • Orlando, FL, US

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of control on the water after landing, which resulted in the bow of the right float submerging , and a nose-over event.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The airline transport-rated pilot of the Cessna 180 float plane stated that "during what started as a normal landing, the bow of the right float submerged and flipped the plane over." The airplane came to rest inverted, and sustained a bent wing spar and firewall. The pilot report over 25,000 hours of flight experience, and 30 hours in make and model. He did not report any deficiencies with the performance and handling of the airplane.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2007-11-12 Cessna 180 accident near Orlando, FL?

The airline transport-rated pilot of the Cessna 180 float plane stated that "during what started as a normal landing, the bow of the right float submerged and flipped the plane over." The airplane came to rest inverted, and sustained a bent wing spar and firewall. The pilot report over 25,000 hours of flight…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2007-11-12 involved a Cessna 180, registration N9198C, at Orlando, FL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's loss of control on the water after landing, which resulted in the bow of the right float submerging , and a nose-over event.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20080415X00480. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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