Pilot Debrief

Cessna T206H near King Salmon, AK — 2008-07-28

Final reportANC08CA091
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Date
2008-07-28
Location
King Salmon, AK, USA
Aircraft
Cessna T206H
Registration
N3501L
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's misjudged speed and distance during a water landing.

NTSB 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.

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