Accident Cessna 185D N285BG, Friday 11 April 1997

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Date:	Friday 11 April 1997
Time:	10:15 LT
Type:	Cessna 185D
Owner/operator:	Richard Meyer
Registration:	N285BG
MSN:	1850798
Total airframe hrs:	2279 hours
Engine model:	Continental IO520-FCD
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Wetumpka, AL - United States of America
Phase:	Landing
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Ware Lake, AL (65A)
Destination airport:	(08A)
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
The pilot extended the landing gear, while approaching to land, but obtained an unsafe gear indication, and made a go-around. After climbing to about 1000 to 1500 feet, the engine lost power. The fuel selector was in the 'both' position, and boost pumps turned on high. The engine responded for a short time, but lost power again. The pilot attempted to land the amphibious airplane on a lake. However, he was unable to reach the lake during the forced landing, and the airplane touched down short in a clearing, then collided with a ditch during the landing roll. Examination of the fuel system revealed fuel in both fuel tanks. An engine run was conducted. The engine started and developed full power.

Probable Cause: loss of engine power during a go-around for undetermined reason(s).

Accident investigation: