No fatalities
6 May 2020: Cessna 185 — Palmer, AK
On 6 May 2020, a Cessna 185 was involved in an aviation accident near Palmer, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s decision to attempt to " water ski" atop a remote river in a wheel-equipped airplane, resulting in a loss of control and a nose over. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s decision to attempt to " water ski" atop a remote river in a wheel-equipped airplane, resulting in a loss of control and a nose over.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotPerformance/control parameters — Not attained/maintained