N7529K is a 1976 Cessna 180J. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 6 seats, powered by a Cont Motor O-470 series rated at 230 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Mountain Home, ID. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Feb 1976. It has been registered to its current owner since May 2023. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 50 years old
- 1 of 273 Cessna 180J
2023
1976
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The pilot of the float-equipped airplane reported that, during landing on a lake, he was concerned he would not have enough landing distance and he chose to conduct a go-around. The airplane floats impacted the rocks on the shoreline and the airplane nosed over.
The pilot further reported that, "I should not have added power to my flair."
The airplane sustained substantial damaged to the wings and fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The automated weather observation station located 4 mile north-east of the accident reported that, about 12 minutes after the accident, the wind was variable at 5 knots and visibility 10 statute miles. The airplane was landing to the east.
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