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September 5, 2000 · Stinson 108-3 · N603C

Yakutat, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 5, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Yakutat, AK
Aircraft
Stinson 108-3
Tail Number
N603C
Operator
John P Gross
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC00LA113

The pilot said that while landing there was glare from the water, and oil spray on the windscreen. He described the seaplane touching down, and immediately flipping over. He stated that he does not know if he dragged one of the float tips in the water, or struck an object which he could not see in the sun glare. Postaccident inspection by an FAA inspector revealed damage to the right float bottom from possibly impacting an object in the water.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. Factors associated with the accident were the oil sprayed windshield, the sunglare, and an object in the water which the pilot did not see.

Full Narrative

On September 5, 2000, about 1530 Alaska daylight time, a Stinson 108-3 float equipped airplane, N603C, sustained substantial damage when it nosed over during landing at the Yakutat Harbor Seaplane Base, Yakutat, Alaska. The private pilot and the sole passenger on board were not injured. The personal flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91, and departed Cordova, Alaska, at 1301 for Yakutat. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident, and a VFR flight plan was filed. The pilot told the NTSB investigator-in-charge during a telephone interview on September 5, that while landing there was glare from the water. He described the airplane touching down, and immediately flipping over. He stated that he does not know if he dragged one of the float tips in the water, or struck an object which he could not see in the sun glare. The airplane sustained substantial damage to wings, and empennage. The pilot noted in his NTSB pilot/operator report that there was light oil on the windscreen, further obstructing his vision. He said he became aware of the oil during the leg from Cordova to Yakutat, but that engine oil pressure and temperature remained normal during the flight. Postaccident inspection by an FAA inspector revealed damage to the right float bottom from possibly impacting an object in the water.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 AKDT
Nearest AirportYakutat Seaplane Base (0nm)
Runway31
Runway Length7500 ft
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftStinson 108-3
Tail NumberN603C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn P Gross
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 6AS-350-A · Reciprocating · 250
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 45 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:37
Weather SourceWFAC

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