CESSNA 175
Brainerd, MN — June 27, 2010
Event Information
| Date | June 27, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA354 |
| Event ID | 20100629X15945 |
| Location | Brainerd, MN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.18991, -94.56960 |
| Airport | Lake Alexandria |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 175 |
| 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 pilot's loss of airplane control while taking off with gusting wind.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he was attempting a takeoff from Lake Alexandria in choppy water and gusting wind conditions when the left wing of the airplane contacted the water after liftoff. The airplane then impacted in a nose down attitude resulting in substantial damage to the left wing and separation of both floats. The winds at the time of the accident were reported: 290 degrees at 15 knots with gusts of 21 knots. No mechanical anomalies were found with the airplane.
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.