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September 3, 1990 · Cessna U206 · N9779M
Twin Lake, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 3, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Twin Lake, AK
Aircraft
Cessna U206
Tail Number
N9779M
Operator
Alaska West Air Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC90LA179
THE AIR TAXI PILOT STATED THAT JUST AS THE FLOATPLANE WAS GETTING ON THE STEP DURING THE TAKEOFF RUN, A GUST OF WIND LIFTED THE AIRPLANE INTO THE AIR. THE WIND THEN DISSIPATED CAUSING THE AIRPLANE TO STALL, ROLL TO THE RIGHT, AND HIT THE WATER.
NTSB Probable Cause
INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITION.
Full Narrative
THE AIR TAXI PILOT STATED THAT JUST AS THE FLOATPLANE WAS GETTING ON THE STEP DURING THE TAKEOFF RUN, A GUST OF WIND LIFTED THE AIRPLANE INTO THE AIR. THE WIND THEN DISSIPATED CAUSING THE AIRPLANE TO STALL, ROLL TO THE RIGHT, AND HIT THE WATER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:10 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna U206
Tail NumberN9779M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAlaska West Air Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 20 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time16:10
Weather SourcePILO