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March 31, 1989 · Bellanca 7GCBC · N9182L
Sitka, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 31, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Sitka, AK
Aircraft
Bellanca 7GCBC
Tail Number
N9182L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA89LA063
THE PILOT CONTINUED ON-THE-STEP TAXI FOR TAKEOFF ON CHOPPY WATER THRU A LARGE BOAT WAKE. THE WAKE, COMBINED WITH A GUST OF WIND, LIFTED THE LEFT WING OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE AIRCRAFT THEN BECAME AIRBORNE ABOUT 10 FEET AGL. THE AIRCRAFT ROLLED TO THE RIGHT AND THE RIGHT WING CONTACTED THE WATER.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S CONTINUING THE TAKEOFF DESPITE THE LARGE BOAT WAKE AND GUSTING WIND. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S LOW FLIGHT TIME IN THIS TYPE OF AIRCRAFT.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT CONTINUED ON-THE-STEP TAXI FOR TAKEOFF ON CHOPPY WATER THRU A LARGE BOAT WAKE. THE WAKE, COMBINED WITH A GUST OF WIND, LIFTED THE LEFT WING OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE AIRCRAFT THEN BECAME AIRBORNE ABOUT 10 FEET AGL. THE AIRCRAFT ROLLED TO THE RIGHT AND THE RIGHT WING CONTACTED THE WATER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 AKST
Nearest AirportSitka Seaplane Base (0nm N)
Runway13
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 7GCBC
Tail NumberN9182L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 27 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 12 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time20:15
Weather SourceWFAC