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September 8, 1989 · Consolidated Aeronautics LAKE-LA-4-200 LAKE-LA-4 · N2582P
Klawock, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 8, 1989
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries)
Location
Klawock, AK
Aircraft
Consolidated Aeronautics LAKE-LA-4-200 LAKE-LA-4
Tail Number
N2582P
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA89LA166
THE PILOT WAS FLYING A VFR TRAFFIC PATTERN FOR LANDING ON A LAKE THAT HAD SMOOTH, GLASSY SURFACE CONDITIONS. WHILE TURNING FROM BASE LEG TO FINAL APPROACH, HE MISJUDGED THE AIRCRAFT HEIGHT ABOVE THE WATER, THE LEFT WING IMPACTED WATER, AND THE AIRCRAFT CARTWHEELED. ABOUT 5 MIN AFTER COMING TO REST, THE AIRCRAFT SANK IN WATER THAT WAS ABOUT 50 FT DEEP.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE AIRCRAFT HEIGHT ABOVE WATER WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND ON A LAKE. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE SMOOTH, GLASSY WATER SURFACE CONDITIONS ON THE LAKE.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT WAS FLYING A VFR TRAFFIC PATTERN FOR LANDING ON A LAKE THAT HAD SMOOTH, GLASSY SURFACE CONDITIONS. WHILE TURNING FROM BASE LEG TO FINAL APPROACH, HE MISJUDGED THE AIRCRAFT HEIGHT ABOVE THE WATER, THE LEFT WING IMPACTED WATER, AND THE AIRCRAFT CARTWHEELED. ABOUT 5 MIN AFTER COMING TO REST, THE AIRCRAFT SANK IN WATER THAT WAS ABOUT 50 FT DEEP.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportSalmom Lake (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftConsolidated Aeronautics LAKE-LA-4-200 LAKE-LA-4
Tail NumberN2582P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1B · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 39 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 12 kt
Visibility65 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time12:55
Weather SourceWFAC