Summary
On November 08, 2006, a Utva 66 V-51 (N5016W) was involved in an incident near Hilton, NY. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with a dock during takeoff.
In a written statement the pilot of the Piper PA-11, reported that he added full power during takeoff from the water, and "everything [was] good." The pilot lifted the left float, and as the airplane got airborne, the prop "pulled left." The pilot observed one dock, but didn't see a second dock, which the airplane impacted and then sank. Examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical deficiencies.
This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC07CA024. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5016W.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with a dock during takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
In a written statement the pilot of the Piper PA-11, reported that he added full power during takeoff from the water, and "everything [was] good." The pilot lifted the left float, and as the airplane got airborne, the prop "pulled left." The pilot observed one dock, but didn't see a second dock, which the airplane impacted and then sank. Examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical deficiencies.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC07CA024