Plane crashes into Lake Temagami dock

[Bushav8er]

Oops. The picture is misleading - this was a flight, not docking, accident.

http://www.nugget.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2664955

There is video of the full event, shown on CTV Sudbury, that is 'interesting' to say the least - high fast, bouncing, into a dead-end.

[iflyforpie]

I think my scariest minutes in aviation involved docking a seaplane...

[Meatservo]

Yeah, me too, but you probably didn't try to dock it at 40 knots like this poor guy.

[mag check]

Yup, always smart to land long into a dead end bay

[Donald]

Anyone have a link to the video?

[mag check]

There's video?

[metal]

Been searching around for the video...Can't seem to find it.

[Bushav8er]

Yes there is video - of the whole thing (except of the part of him actually hitting the dock, it was behind the island). It was shown on CTV but I haven't been able to find it - maybe sold or in TC hands.

Another case of a bank account out weighing skill level.

Cadors Number: 2010O1695

Reporting Region: Ontario
Occurrence Information
Occurrence Type: Accident

Occurrence Date: 2010-07-12
Occurrence Time: 0000 Z

Day Or Night: day-time
Fatalities: 0

Injuries: 0
Canadian Aerodrome ID: CNC8

Aerodrome Name: Temagami
Occurrence Location: Temagami (CNC8)
Province: Ontario

Country: CANADA
World Area: North America
Reported By: Transport Canada

AOR Number:
TSB Class Of Investigation:

TSB Occurrence No:
Aircraft Information
Flight #:
Aircraft Category: Aeroplane

Country of Registration: UNITED STATES
Make: CESSNA

Model: A185E
Year Built: 1966

Amateur Built: No
Engine Make:

Engine Model:
Engine Type:

Gear Type: Land & Sea
Phase of Flight: Landing

Damage: Substantial
Owner:

Operator:
Operator Type:
Event Information
Collision with object
Overshoot/missed approach
Detail Information
User Name: Boles, Will
Date: 2010-07-13
Further Action Required: Yes
O.P.I.: System Safety
Narrative: As reported by Transport Canada Civil Aviation Safety Inspectors that an American Cessna 185E on amphibious floats was landing at Temagami Seaplane Base (CNC8) when on the first attempt the aircraft had to overshoot. On the second landing the aircraft was travelling too fast and collide with the dock. The front floats were damaged and the floats were taking on water. The pilot and passenger were able to exit the aircraft unhurt prior to the aircraft sinking in the water. The TSB were advised and will not to travelling to site. Time of accident still to be confirmed.

[alatimer]

I watched it go down Monday morning. 11:30, nice and sunny, calm water, and about 20km's of wide open water behind where the plane landed. Not sure what he was thinking.

The aftermath:

[HS-748 2A]

Looks like I might get to sell my 2960s after all.

[iflyforpie]

I wonder if he pushed on the 'brakes' when he saw the dock coming up fast...

[Expat]

Looks like I might get to sell my 2960s after all.

You also have a prop? He may need one afterall...

[CFR]

Looks like the water rudders are up. Any bearing on the accident?

Is an aircraft like that salvageable?

[Expat]

Looks like the water rudders are up. Any bearing on the accident?

Is an aircraft like that salvageable?

N number? They will fix it, and then sell it to canadians as a dry Arizona plane...

[EPR]

Nothing that a good sheet metal shop couldn't fix.

[Bushav8er]

Looks like the water rudders are up. Any bearing on the accident?

Is an aircraft like that salvageable?

Water rudders are to be up on landing (gear was up too, this time) - that parts correct , he didn't have time to lower them for taxiing as there was no taxiing.

[alatimer]

Looks like I might get to sell my 2960s after all.

You also have a prop? He may need one afterall...

The prop is bent.

[iflyforpie]

Nothing that a good sheet metal shop couldn't fix.

You need more than that. Sheet metal would be the least of my concerns because most of the metal damage (wing, floats) can be either easily fixed or repaired by replacement.

The immersion in water and the prop strike would be the kicker.

For immersion in water, all the interior has to be disassembled and dried or more likely replaced. All primary instruments need to be replaced or sent out for O/H. All circuit breakers and switches need to be replaced and all wire bundles loosened and dried. Avionics needs to be removed, dried, and function tested. The entire fuel system needs to be drained and flushed with solvent. The engine will need to be tore down and given a prop strike inspection (should cover the water immersion inspection as well) and the prop will need to be overhauled or replaced.



All in all, an expensive adventure...

[North Shore]

Look on the bright side, guys - at least he had the gear up to land on the water!