Pilot Debrief

CESSNA U206F near Kokhanok, AK — 2013-08-05

Final reportANC13CA073
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Date
2013-08-05
Location
Kokhanok, AK, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA U206F
Registration
N5364Q
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was departing from a remote tidal beach in a tricycle landing gear-equipped airplane. The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll the airplane hit a bump, and it became airborne prematurely. As the airplane settled back to the ground, the left main wheel contacted the water, which pivoted the airplane into the tidal surf. The nose wheel collapsed, and the airplane nosed down, sustaining substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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