CESSNA 208
New York, NY — July 21, 2017
Event Information
| Date | July 21, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA574 |
| Event ID | 20170721X11429 |
| Location | New York, NY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.73417, -73.97278 |
| Airport | NEW YORK SKYPORTS INC |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 208 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 9 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The airplane’s encounter with boat wake and multiple swells during a water takeoff.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the float-equipped airplane reported that, during a water takeoff, about 50 knots, the airplane encountered boat wake, which caused the airplane to become airborne prematurely. He added that the airplane landed on a swell and became airborne again. During the second touchdown, the airplane struck another swell, and touched down hard. The pilot aborted the takeoff.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage.
The director of operations for the company reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.