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July 31, 2016 · Cessna U206G · N206JC

Sleetmute, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 31, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Sleetmute, AK
Aircraft
Cessna U206G (1980)
Tail Number
N206JC
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC16CA053

The pilot stated that he was attempting a takeoff from an unimproved, wet airstrip with four passengers on board when the tricycle-geared airplane began to hydroplane, followed by a ground loop, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane's left wing and tail. A passenger stated that, after taxiing to the end of the runway and turning around, the pilot began the takeoff roll. After becoming airborne, the airplane immediately turned right, then left, then impacted the trees on the left side of the runway. Following the initial impact, the airplane began to travel backward through the trees. Photographs of the airplane taken immediately following the accident by the passenger show the flaps in the retracted position, the right main landing gear box protruding through the floorboard of the airplane, and substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage, just aft of the rear window.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after taking off from a wet runway and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Full Narrative

The pilot stated that he was attempting a takeoff from an unimproved, wet airstrip with four passengers on board, when the tricycle-geared airplane began to hydroplane, leading to a ground loop that resulted in substantial damage to the left wing and tail of the airplane. A passenger from the flight stated that after taxiing to the end of the runway and turning around, the pilot began the takeoff roll. After becoming airborne, the airplane immediately turned right, then left, then impacted the trees on the left side of the runway. Following the initial impact, the airplane began to travel backwards through the trees. Photographs of the airplane taken immediately following the accident by the passenger show the flaps in the retracted position, the right main landing gear box protruding through the floorboard of the airplane and substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage, just aft of the rear window.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportSleetmute (2nm SSE)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna U206G
Tail NumberN206JC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-550 SERIES · Reciprocating · 300
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 65 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 54
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time16:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data