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September 21, 1987 · Cessna 170A · N9240A
Melozitna River, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 21, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Melozitna River, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 170A
Tail Number
N9240A
Operator
Steven E Scott
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC87LA166
THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO TAKEOFF FROM A RIVER SANDBAR CLOSE TO THE WATER'S EDGE. DURING THE TAKE OFF ROLL, ONE MAIN LANDING GEAR TIRE ENTERED THE WATER AND PULLED THE AIRPLANE INTO THE WATER. THE AIRPLANE SUBSEQUENTLY NOSED OVER AND INCURRED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.
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THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO TAKEOFF FROM A RIVER SANDBAR CLOSE TO THE WATER'S EDGE. DURING THE TAKE OFF ROLL, ONE MAIN LANDING GEAR TIRE ENTERED THE WATER AND PULLED THE AIRPLANE INTO THE WATER. THE AIRPLANE SUBSEQUENTLY NOSED OVER AND INCURRED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportSANDBAR (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length1700 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170A
Tail NumberN9240A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSteven E Scott
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-145-2 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 8 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingOvercast 1000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO