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June 1, 1986 · Grumman G21A · N37487
Hobart Bay, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 1, 1986
Injury Outcomes
5 injuries (5 minor injuries)
Location
Hobart Bay, AK
Aircraft
Grumman G21A
Tail Number
N37487
Operator
Channel Flying
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA86LA135
THE PILOT NEGLECTED TO RAISE THE LANDING GEAR AFTER DEPARTING THE AIRPORT. WHILE LANDING ONTO WATER WITH THE GEAR STILL DOWN, THE AIRCRAFT'S NOSE BROKE OFF AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER INVERTED AND THEN SANK.
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THE PILOT NEGLECTED TO RAISE THE LANDING GEAR AFTER DEPARTING THE AIRPORT. WHILE LANDING ONTO WATER WITH THE GEAR STILL DOWN, THE AIRCRAFT'S NOSE BROKE OFF AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER INVERTED AND THEN SANK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 AKDT
Nearest AirportEntrance Island Spb (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width500 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman G21A
Tail NumberN37487
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorChannel Flying
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury Summary5 injuries (5 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor5
Uninjured0
Total5
Crew 1Age 43 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 10 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingOvercast 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO