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July 20, 1987 · Lake LA-4-200 · N1217L
Kenai, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 20, 1987
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
Kenai, AK
Aircraft
Lake LA-4-200
Tail Number
N1217L
Operator
Alan G Larson
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC87LA102
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND OF THE AMPHIBIOUS AIRPLANE APPLIED INADEQUATE TECHNIQUE DURING THE TAKEOFF ATTEMPT AND COMPOUNDED THE PROBLEM BY DELAYING ABORTING THE TAKEOFF. HE CHANGED HIS MIND TWICE BEFORE FLYING/SKIDDING INTO TREES. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE SHOULD HAVE RETRACTED FLAPS BEFORE REDUCING THROTTLE.
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THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND OF THE AMPHIBIOUS AIRPLANE APPLIED INADEQUATE TECHNIQUE DURING THE TAKEOFF ATTEMPT AND COMPOUNDED THE PROBLEM BY DELAYING ABORTING THE TAKEOFF. HE CHANGED HIS MIND TWICE BEFORE FLYING/SKIDDING INTO TREES. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE SHOULD HAVE RETRACTED FLAPS BEFORE REDUCING THROTTLE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportSNAGLAKE (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLake LA-4-200
Tail NumberN1217L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAlan G Larson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · I0360 SER BEF · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured1
Total3
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind315° @ 8 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO