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CESSNA A185F accident at Barataria, LA, 18 Nov 2023

Barataria, LA, United States

On November 18, 2023, a CESSNA A185F operated by Southern Seaplane, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Barataria, LA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A recreational boat crossed in front of the airplane’s path during landing on the water which resulted in the airplane colliding with the boat. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

A recreational boat crossed in front of the airplane’s path during landing on the water which resulted in the airplane colliding with the boat.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Contributed to outcomeAwareness of conditionPilot

Related events

Same aircraft family

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Nov 2023 CESSNA A185F accident near Barataria, LA?

A recreational boat crossed in front of the airplane’s path during landing on the water which resulted in the airplane colliding with the boat.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Nov 2023 CESSNA A185F accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Nov 2023 involved a CESSNA A185F, operated by Southern Seaplane, Inc., at Barataria, LA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

A recreational boat crossed in front of the airplane’s path during landing on the water which resulted in the airplane colliding with the boat.

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