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July 22, 2006 · Cessna 206H · N52728
Lutsen, MN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 22, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Lutsen, MN
Aircraft
Cessna 206H
Tail Number
N52728
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI06CA197
The amphibian airplane sustained substantial damage during takeoff when its float encountered a wave. The pilot stated, "As airspeed increased, the aircraft encountered slightly larger waves and as airspeed approached rotation speed, began hitting the crests of the waves. Just before rotation, a snap was heard and takeoff was immediately aborted. As the aircraft quickly decelerated, the front pilot side float strut pierced through the fuselage by pilot rudder pedals and the whole float assembly collapsed."
NTSB Probable Cause
The unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during takeoff in rough water. A factor was the wave in the rough water.
Full Narrative
The amphibian airplane sustained substantial damage during takeoff when its float encountered a wave. The pilot stated, "As airspeed increased, the aircraft encountered slightly larger waves and as airspeed approached rotation speed, began hitting the crests of the waves. Just before rotation, a snap was heard and takeoff was immediately aborted. As the aircraft quickly decelerated, the front pilot side float strut pierced through the fuselage by pilot rudder pedals and the whole float assembly collapsed."
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 206H
Tail NumberN52728
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-AC1A5 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 44 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 48
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time13:55
Weather SourceWFAC