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September 23, 1991 · Cessna A185F · N21753
Koliganek, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 23, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Koliganek, AK
Aircraft
Cessna A185F
Tail Number
N21753
Operator
William H Woodin
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC91LA151
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT JUST AFTER LIFTOFF FROM THE WATER, HE ENCOUNTERED A CHANGING WIND CONDITION THAT CAUSED THE AIRPLANE TO SETTLE BACK ONTO THE WATER. WITH INSUFFICIENT STOPPING ROOM ON THE LAKE, HE JERKED THE AIRPLANE BACK INTO THE AIR IN ORDER TO CLEAR THE 4 TO 6 FOOT HIGH SHORELINE. THE AIRPLANE THEN SETTLED TO THE GROUND AND NOSED OVER ABOUT 40 YARDS FROM THE LAKE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT JUST AFTER LIFTOFF FROM THE WATER, HE ENCOUNTERED A CHANGING WIND CONDITION THAT CAUSED THE AIRPLANE TO SETTLE BACK ONTO THE WATER. WITH INSUFFICIENT STOPPING ROOM ON THE LAKE, HE JERKED THE AIRPLANE BACK INTO THE AIR IN ORDER TO CLEAR THE 4 TO 6 FOOT HIGH SHORELINE. THE AIRPLANE THEN SETTLED TO THE GROUND AND NOSED OVER ABOUT 40 YARDS FROM THE LAKE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A185F
Tail NumberN21753
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWilliam H Woodin
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-F · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 37 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 15 kt
Visibility35 sm
CeilingOvercast 3500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO