# NTSB FTW82DA048: Cessna A185F, N6265E, S. Of Morgan Ci, LA, January 28, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: January 28, 1982, 15:30 local (21:30 UTC)
- Place: S. Of Morgan Ci, LA
- Coordinates: 29.730031, -91.129867 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=29.7300&lon=-91.1299&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report January 28, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 72442
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW82DA048
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/72442/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA048

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of control - on ground/water, takeoff - roll/run
  - flt control syst,rudder control - jammed (cause)
  - control interference - inadvertent, pilot in command (cause)
  - directional control - not possible, pilot in command
  - ground loop/swerve - inadvertent, pilot in command
  - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor)
- On ground/water collision with object, takeoff
  - object (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE PILOT WAS MAKING A WESTBOUND TAKEOFF FROM A CANAL WITH A 15 KNOT SOUTH CROSSWIND WHEN HIS BOOT AND PANT LEG BECAME ENTANGLED IN THE AIRCRAFT'S WATER RUDDER LEVER. THIS CAUSED THE PILOT TO LOSE CONTROL AND THE AIRCRAFT DRIFTED TO THE RIGHT INTO A MOORED UTILITY BARGE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: N6265E (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA A185F
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 18504015
- Airframe hours: 276
- Engines: CONTINENTAL IO-520-D 300 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Business, Part 91
- Operator: Indian Marine Inc.
- Registered owner: Indian Marine Inc.
- Departed: S. OF MORGAN CI, LA
- Destination: S. OF MORGAN CI, LA

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 47; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land, single-engine sea; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 7,422 total, 250 in this make and model, 7,422 as pilot in command, 150 in the last 90 days, 3 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 180° at 15 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Temperature: 158 °F

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19820128002239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820128002239A), Jan 28, 1982: Cessna A185F, Morgan City, LA, Substantial damage. Pant leg became entangled in water rudder control on takeoff. Lost directional control. Aborted. Struck a barge.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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