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August 16, 1989 · Cessna 206 · N6327Z
Anchorage, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 16, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Anchorage, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 206
Tail Number
N6327Z
Operator
Novotney Robert R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC89LA141
THE PILOT BEGAN TAKING OFF FROM THE WEST END OF CAMPBELL LAKE WITH A RIGHT QUARTERING CROSSWIND. HE RPRTD THAT THE ACFT 'HAD JUST CLEARED THE WATER AT ABOUT 50 KNOTS PLUS (WHEN) A LARGE GUST OF WIND PICKED THE PLANE UP ABOUT 10-15 FEET, LIFTED THE RIGHT WING SOME, AND THEN SLAMMED THE PLANE ONTO THE LAKE.' SUBSEQUENTLY, THE STRUTS WERE DAMAGED, BUT THE PLT WAS ABLE TO TAXI BACK TO THE DOCK. NO PREIMPACT MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF THE ACFT WAS RPRTD. A WITNESS SAID THE ACFT APPEARED TO LIFT-OFF PREMATURELY WITH AN EXCESSIVELY NOSE HIGH ATTITUDE, THEN STALL & HIT THE WATER.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO LIFT-OFF PREMATURELY, THEN INADVERTENTLY ENTER A STALL/MUSH. THE GUSTY/CROSSWIND CONDITIONS WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT BEGAN TAKING OFF FROM THE WEST END OF CAMPBELL LAKE WITH A RIGHT QUARTERING CROSSWIND. HE RPRTD THAT THE ACFT 'HAD JUST CLEARED THE WATER AT ABOUT 50 KNOTS PLUS (WHEN) A LARGE GUST OF WIND PICKED THE PLANE UP ABOUT 10-15 FEET, LIFTED THE RIGHT WING SOME, AND THEN SLAMMED THE PLANE ONTO THE LAKE.' SUBSEQUENTLY, THE STRUTS WERE DAMAGED, BUT THE PLT WAS ABLE TO TAXI BACK TO THE DOCK. NO PREIMPACT MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF THE ACFT WAS RPRTD. A WITNESS SAID THE ACFT APPEARED TO LIFT-OFF PREMATURELY WITH AN EXCESSIVELY NOSE HIGH ATTITUDE, THEN STALL & HIT THE WATER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 AKDT
Nearest AirportCampbell Lake (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 206
Tail NumberN6327Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNovotney Robert R
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-F · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 8 kt, gusting 12 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingOvercast 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time14:50
Weather SourceWFAC