No fatalities

Cessna A185 E accident at ANOKA, MN, 30 Apr 2020

ANOKA, MN, United States

On April 30, 2020, a Cessna A185 E operated by C Y Transport Llc was involved in an aviation accident near ANOKA, MN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadvertent extension of the landing gear and his subsequent water landing with the wheels extended. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot's inadvertent extension of the landing gear and his subsequent water landing with the wheels extended.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotUnintentional use/operation

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 30 Apr 2020 Cessna A185 E accident near ANOKA, MN?

The pilot's inadvertent extension of the landing gear and his subsequent water landing with the wheels extended.

Were there any fatalities in the 30 Apr 2020 Cessna A185 E accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 30 Apr 2020 involved a Cessna A185 E, operated by C Y Transport Llc, at ANOKA, MN.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's inadvertent extension of the landing gear and his subsequent water landing with the wheels extended.