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August 9, 1990 · Cessna T-207A · N73835
King Salmon, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 9, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
King Salmon, AK
Aircraft
Cessna T-207A
Tail Number
N73835
Operator
Katmai Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC90LA137
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE ABORTED THE TAKEOFF WHEN HE REALIZED THAT HE HAD INSUFFICIENT DISTANCE REMAINING IN WHICH TO GET OFF THE WATER. THE AIRPLANE RAN UP ON THE RIVER BANK BEFORE IT COULD STOP.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S DELAY IN ABORTING THE TAKEOFF.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE ABORTED THE TAKEOFF WHEN HE REALIZED THAT HE HAD INSUFFICIENT DISTANCE REMAINING IN WHICH TO GET OFF THE WATER. THE AIRPLANE RAN UP ON THE RIVER BANK BEFORE IT COULD STOP.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T-207A
Tail NumberN73835
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKatmai Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsAllison · 250-C20S · Turboprop · 418
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 32 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind45° @ 15 kt
Visibility100 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO