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August 9, 2008 · Cessna 182 · N82Y
Cantwell, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 9, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Cantwell, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 182
Tail Number
N82Y
Operator
Erik D Miller
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC08CA102
After landing the float-equipped airplane on a remote lake, the pilot step-taxied the airplane to shore. He said that as the airplane approached the shoreline, he inadvertently misjudged the distance, and delayed decreasing engine power. The pilot said he was unable to stop the airplane prior to the floats colliding with the bank. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane. At the time of the accident, winds were reported to be out of the north at 10 knots, with gusts to 20 knots. The pilot noted that the wind, rain showers, and water spray from the airplane’s propeller contributed to his misjudgment of the distance to the shoreline.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's misjudged distance while step-taxiing after landing. Factors in the accident were rain showers, wind, and spray from the airplane's propeller.
Full Narrative
After landing the float-equipped airplane on a remote lake, the pilot step-taxied the airplane to shore. He said that as the airplane approached the shoreline, he inadvertently misjudged the distance, and delayed decreasing engine power. The pilot said he was unable to stop the airplane prior to the floats colliding with the bank. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane. At the time of the accident, winds were reported to be out of the north at 10 knots, with gusts to 20 knots. The pilot noted that the wind, rain showers, and water spray from the airplane’s propeller contributed to his misjudgment of the distance to the shoreline.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182
Tail NumberN82Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorErik D Miller
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Continental Motors · IO-470-5D · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 29 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 20 kt, gusting 10 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO