Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, November 8, 2006
NTSB Number
NYC07CA024
Location
Hilton, NY
Event ID
20061222X01839
Coordinates
43.222778, -77.684165
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with a dock during takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5016W
Make
UTVA
Serial Number
0837
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
GILLETTE MARK P
Address
5554 RIDGE RD W
Status
Deregistered
City
SPENCERPORT
State / Zip Code
NY 14559-1023
Country
United States
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