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March 22, 2017 · Dehavilland DHC-2 MK1 · N264P
Ketchikan, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 22, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Ketchikan, AK
Aircraft
Dehavilland DHC-2 MK1 (1952)
Tail Number
N264P
Operator
Pacific Airways
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA200
The pilot of the float-equipped airplane reported that, before the takeoff, he taxied "out a little farther than normal" due to another airplane taxiing in the waterway. He added that, as he advanced the throttle, his forward view changed as the airplane came onto step position and that he subsequently saw a buoy in the takeoff path. The pilot immediately aborted the takeoff, but the right wing impacted the buoy. The pilot taxied back to the dock without further incident. The right wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Sign/marker-Effect on operation - C
Full Narrative
The pilot of the float-equipped airplane reported that before the takeoff he taxied "out a little farther than normal" due to another airplane taxiing in the waterway. He added that as he advanced the throttle, his forward view changed as the airplane came onto step position and he subsequently observed a buoy in the takeoff path. The pilot immediately aborted the takeoff, but the right wing impacted the buoy. The pilot taxied back to the dock without further incident. The right wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:35 AKDT
Nearest AirportKetchikan Harbor (0nm ESE)
RunwayW
Runway Length3893 ft
Runway Width1000 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDehavilland DHC-2 MK1
Tail NumberN264P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPacific Airways
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R985AN14B · Reciprocating · 450
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 29 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 36 C
Altimeter29.45 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC