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February 19, 1992 · Cessna 185F · N4948Q
Pelican, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 19, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Pelican, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 185F
Tail Number
N4948Q
Operator
Bellair
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC92LA039
DURING TAKEOFF, AND WHEN AT APPROXIMATELY 10 TO 15 FEET ABOVE THE WATER THE FLOAT PLANE COLLIDED WITH A CHANNEL MARKER. THE PILOT SAID HE DID NOT SEE THE MARKER UNTIL THE IMPACT. THE PILOT AND WITNESSES SAID THAT THE TAKEOFF WAS MADE DIRECTLY INTO THE SUN.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT DURING TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE GLARE FROM THE SUN.
Full Narrative
DURING TAKEOFF, AND WHEN AT APPROXIMATELY 10 TO 15 FEET ABOVE THE WATER THE FLOAT PLANE COLLIDED WITH A CHANNEL MARKER. THE PILOT SAID HE DID NOT SEE THE MARKER UNTIL THE IMPACT. THE PILOT AND WITNESSES SAID THAT THE TAKEOFF WAS MADE DIRECTLY INTO THE SUN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:00 AKST
Nearest AirportPelican Seaplane Base (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 185F
Tail NumberN4948Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBellair
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 18 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO