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August 18, 2007 · Cessna U206G · N4773U
Iliamna, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 18, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Iliamna, AK
Aircraft
Cessna U206G
Tail Number
N4773U
Operator
Branch River Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC07CA089
The solo commercial certificated pilot was water-taxiing the float-equipped airplane for takeoff to conduct a positioning flight under Title 14, CFR Part 91, when the accident occurred. The pilot reported that the winds were 30 knots, gusting to 40 knots, and that the wind picked up the left wing, forcing the right wing into the shallow water where it struck the bottom of the lake. He said the airplane righted itself, and he was able to taxi to the shore. In a written statement, the pilot reported that the damage to the airplane sustained during the accident was to the right wingtip, and one-fifth of the right wing.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions, which resulted in the float-equipped airplane's right wing striking the bottom of the shallow lake, while taxiing for takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was the gusty wind condition.
Full Narrative
The solo commercial certificated pilot was water-taxiing the float-equipped airplane for takeoff to conduct a positioning flight under Title 14, CFR Part 91, when the accident occurred. The pilot reported that the winds were 30 knots, gusting to 40 knots, and that the wind picked up the left wing, forcing the right wing into the shallow water where it struck the bottom of the lake. He said the airplane righted itself, and he was able to taxi to the shore. In a written statement, the pilot reported that the damage to the airplane sustained during the accident was to the right wingtip, and one-fifth of the right wing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna U206G
Tail NumberN4773U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBranch River Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-F · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 30 kt, gusting 40 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO