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July 29, 2006 · Cessna 208 · N415GA

Riceboro, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 29, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (6 uninjured)
Location
Riceboro, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 208
Tail Number
N415GA
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL06CA113

The pilot stated that the takeoff area on the lake was 2,200 feet long. He computed the takeoff distance at 1,990 feet. He completed a preflight inspection and engine run up and no anomalies were noted. He water taxied the airplane to the start point and initiated the takeoff by increasing power. The airplane did not rotate at the planned takeoff point so the pilot applied aft pressure on the control yoke. The airplane became airborne and struck a three foot tall berm and collided with the marsh coming to a complete stop. The pilot stated there were no mechanical problems with the airplane and that he failed to attain the proper takeoff point resulting in the collision with the berm on initial takeoff climb.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to achieve the proper takeoff distance on a short water runway resulting in an in-flight collision with a berm and a marshy area on initial takeoff climb.

Full Narrative

On July 29, 2006, at 1514 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 208 amphibian airplane, N415GA, registered to Hampton Island Aviation LLC, operating as a 14 CFR Part 91 business flight, collided with a berm on initial take off climb in the vicinity of Riceboro, Georgia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane received substantial damage. The commercial pilot and five passengers reported no injuries. The flight was originating from Harvest Lake, Riceboro, Georgia, on July 29, 2006, at 1514. The pilot stated the take off area on the lake is 2,200 feet long. He computed the take off distance at 1,990 feet. He completed a preflight inspection and engine run up and no anomalies were noted. He water taxied the airplane to the start point and initiated the take off by increasing power. The airplane did not rotate at the planned take off point so the pilot applied aft pressure on the control yoke. The airplane became airborne and struck a three foot tall berm and collided with the marsh coming to a complete stop. The pilot stated there were no mechanical problems with the airplane and that he failed to attain the proper takeoff point resulting in the collision with the berm on initial take off climb.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:14 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway Length2200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 208
Tail NumberN415GA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6A-114A · Turboprop · 675
Seats8

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (6 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured6
Total6
Crew 1Age 31 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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