Ralph C Kimball Sea Rey
Parker Dam, CA — October 9, 2020
Event Information
| Date | October 9, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA013 |
| Event ID | 20201013102135 |
| Location | Parker Dam, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.27878, -114.13713 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Ralph C Kimball |
| Model | Sea Rey |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The inadvertent encounter with water wake during the takeoff sequence that degraded the airplane’s airspeed and resulted in the pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the initial climb.
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.