CHAMPION 7EC
Soldotna, AK — August 18, 2010
Event Information
| Date | August 18, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC10CA070 |
| Event ID | 20100819X44820 |
| Location | Soldotna, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 60.50806, -151.04306 |
| Airport | Sport Lake |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CHAMPION |
| Model | 7EC |
| 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 failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb.
Full Narrative
Moments after a calm-water takeoff, the single-engine floatplane stalled while in a climbing turn and impacted the water in a nose low attitude. The airplane came to rest nearly submerged with the empennage extending above the surface. The pilot and passenger were able to exit unassisted. During the mishap the airplane’s wing struts were bent and both floats were torn free from their mounts. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane that contributed 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.