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March 9, 2012 · Cessna U206G · N756CL

Naknek, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 9, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Naknek, AK
Aircraft
Cessna U206G
Tail Number
N756CL
Operator
Egli Air Haul
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC12CA027

The pilot was attempting to take off from a frozen, snow-covered pond that had just been plowed. During the takeoff roll, the airplane's left main gear hit a snow berm, and the airplane turned abruptly left. The right wing contacted terrain and sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

Environmental issues-Physical environment-Runway/land/takeoff/taxi surfa-Snow/slush/ice covered-Effect on equipment

Full Narrative

The pilot was attempting a takeoff from a frozen, snow-covered pond that had just been plowed. During the takeoff roll, the airplane's left main gear hit a snow berm, and the airplane turned abruptly left. The right wing contacted terrain, and sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:50 AKST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna U206G
Tail NumberN756CL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEgli Air Haul
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO 520 SERIES · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point18 C / 10 C
Altimeter29.56 inHg
Observation Time22:07
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data