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August 18, 2010 · Champion 7EC · N4697E
Soldotna, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 18, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Soldotna, AK
Aircraft
Champion 7EC
Tail Number
N4697E
Operator
Iverson James P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC10CA070
Moments after a calm-water takeoff, the single-engine floatplane stalled while in a climbing turn and impacted the water in a nose low attitude. The airplane came to rest nearly submerged with the empennage extending above the surface. The pilot and passenger were able to exit unassisted. During the mishap the airplane’s wing struts were bent and both floats were torn free from their mounts. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane that contributed to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Airspeed-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
Moments after a calm-water takeoff, the single-engine floatplane stalled while in a climbing turn and impacted the water in a nose low attitude. The airplane came to rest nearly submerged with the empennage extending above the surface. The pilot and passenger were able to exit unassisted. During the mishap the airplane’s wing struts were bent and both floats were torn free from their mounts. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane that contributed to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportSport Lake (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width1500 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChampion 7EC
Tail NumberN4697E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorIverson James P
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-235 · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind17° @ 6 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter29.75 inHg
Observation Time23:45
Weather SourcePILO