Accident Details
Date
Monday, July 28, 2008
NTSB Number
ANC08CA091
Location
King Salmon, AK
Event ID
20080909X01422
Coordinates
56.959636, -158.579925
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's misjudged speed and distance during a water landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N3501L
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
T20608304
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
HAMER GERALD H
Address
RT1
Status
Deregistered
City
PERU
State / Zip Code
IL 61354
Country
United States
Analysis
The private pilot was ferrying friends to a lakeside lodge in his float-equipped airplane, under Title 14, CFR Part 91. He said he landed too close to the beach, and was unable to stop before the airplane impacted the beach. According to the pilot, the airplane traveled up the beach 20-30 feet, and the left float structure collapsed. He said the left wing and left horizontal stabilizer struck the ground, damaging both. The pilot said there were no known mechanical problem with the airplane prior to the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC08CA091