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August 20, 2008 · Cessna U206G · N4773U
Igiugig, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 20, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Igiugig, AK
Aircraft
Cessna U206G
Tail Number
N4773U
Operator
Branch River Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC08CA110
The commercial pilot was shuttling fisherman between lakes in the float-equipped airplane under Title 14, CFR Part 135, when the accident occurred. The pilot reported that he planned to shuttle two passengers at a time, but felt the wind was sufficient to take four. He said that during the takeoff roll the wind went calm, and that the glassy water extended his run farther than expected. The pilot said he felt there was not enough lake left to stop the airplane before colliding with the bank if he aborted the takeoff, and decided to continue the takeoff. He said the airplane lifted off the lake about 20 inches, and collided with the bank. The pilot said there were no known mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident, and that the airplane sustained fuselage damage during the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's misjudged speed and distance during takeoff, which resulted in the float-equipped airplane colliding with a bank.
Full Narrative
The commercial pilot was shuttling fisherman between lakes in the float-equipped airplane under Title 14, CFR Part 135, when the accident occurred. The pilot reported that he planned to shuttle two passengers at a time, but felt the wind was sufficient to take four. He said that during the takeoff roll the wind went calm, and that the glassy water extended his run farther than expected. The pilot said he felt there was not enough lake left to stop the airplane before colliding with the bank if he aborted the takeoff, and decided to continue the takeoff. He said the airplane lifted off the lake about 20 inches, and collided with the bank. The pilot said there were no known mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident, and that the airplane sustained fuselage damage during the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:15 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna U206G
Tail NumberN4773U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBranch River Air
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-F-9 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 39 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingOvercast 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO