BARTER ISLAND, AK, USA
N53042
CESSNA 185F
THE 5100 HOUR COMMERCIAL PILOT HAD LANDED AT A REMOTE LAKE ON AN AIR TAXI FLIGHT TO PICK UP THREE PASSENGERS. ON THE ENSUING TAKEOFF ATTEMPT, HE ELECTED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF DUE TO WHAT HE FELT WAS AN INSUFFICENT AMOUNT OF LAKE REMAINING FOR A SUCCESSFUL TAKEOFF. HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE AIRCRAFT BEFORE IT STRUCK THE SHORE LINE. THE AIRPLANE CONTINUED ON TO THE TUNDRA FOR AN ADDITIONAL 80 FEET BEFORE COMING TO REST.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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