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September 16, 1986 · Maule M-5-235C · N77LM
Redoubt Bay, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 16, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Redoubt Bay, AK
Aircraft
Maule M-5-235C
Tail Number
N77LM
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC86LA157
THE NON-INSTRUMENT RATED PVT PLT BECAME CAUGHT ON TOP OF A CLOUD LAYER DURING FLT AND WAS GIVEN ATC ASSITANCE. AFTER GETTING BELOW THE CLOUDS THE PLT ENCOUNTERED FOG COVERED LAND AND WATER. THE PLT LANDED THE FLOATPLANE IN SHALLOW WATER IN AN INLET. THE FLOATS HIT A SAND BAR CAUSING THE ACFT TO NOSE OVER.
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THE NON-INSTRUMENT RATED PVT PLT BECAME CAUGHT ON TOP OF A CLOUD LAYER DURING FLT AND WAS GIVEN ATC ASSITANCE. AFTER GETTING BELOW THE CLOUDS THE PLT ENCOUNTERED FOG COVERED LAND AND WATER. THE PLT LANDED THE FLOATPLANE IN SHALLOW WATER IN AN INLET. THE FLOATS HIT A SAND BAR CAUSING THE ACFT TO NOSE OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:35 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule M-5-235C
Tail NumberN77LM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 52
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:55
Weather SourceWFAC