Cessna T206H
King Salmon, AK, July 28, 2008
Event Information
| Date | July 28, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | King Salmon, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 56.95964, -158.57993 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ANC08CA091 |
| Event ID | 20080909X01422 |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | T206H |
| Registration # | N3501L |
| Operator | William Rooney |
| Owner | Rooney Consulting & Aviation LLC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's misjudged speed and distance during a water landing.
Full Narrative
The private pilot was ferrying friends to a lakeside lodge in his float-equipped airplane, under Title 14, CFR Part 91. He said he landed too close to the beach, and was unable to stop before the airplane impacted the beach. According to the pilot, the airplane traveled up the beach 20-30 feet, and the left float structure collapsed. He said the left wing and left horizontal stabilizer struck the ground, damaging both. The pilot said there were no known mechanical problem with the airplane prior to the accident.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.