Aviation Accident Summary ANC91LA131

FUNNEL LAKE, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N5209X

CESSNA 206

Analysis

SHORTLY AFTER LIFT OFF FROM THE WATER, THE AIRPLANE STALLED AND SETTLED BACK TO THE WATER. JUST BEFORE TOUCHDOWN THE AIRPLANE STRUCK THE BANK.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN PROPER AIRSPEED. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE HIGH WIND ENCOUNTERED DURING TAKEOFF AND THE TERRAIN.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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