CESSNA 182Q SKYLANE manuals

This document is an accident report published by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) detailing the investigation into the collision of a Cessna 182Q with water near Moreton Island, Queensland, on January 22, 2020. The report outlines the circumstances of the flight, the pilot's background, and the aircraft's specifications, as well as the findings from the investigation, including potential contributing factors such as carburettor icing and operational decisions made by the pilot. It serves as a safety message to remind pilots of the risks associated with flying single-engine aircraft over water and the importance of maintaining glide distance to a suitable landing area.

• Cessna 182Q collided with water on January 22, 2020, near Moreton Island.
• Pilot issued a MAYDAY call at 1626:26 while descending at 1,400 ft/min.
• Aircraft was at 300 ft with a groundspeed of 115 kt before impact.
• Weather conditions were conducive to carburettor icing at the time of the accident.
• Pilots should maintain glide distance to a suitable landing area when flying over water.