Accident Details
Date
Sunday, June 27, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN10CA354
Location
Brainerd, MN
Event ID
20100629X15945
Coordinates
46.189907, -94.569602
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's loss of airplane control while taking off with gusting wind.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
KOCH DOUG L
Address
53 ROUND LAKE DR
City
WENTWORTH
State / Zip Code
SD 57075-7302
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot stated that he was attempting a takeoff from Lake Alexandria in choppy water and gusting wind conditions when the left wing of the airplane contacted the water after liftoff. The airplane then impacted in a nose down attitude resulting in substantial damage to the left wing and separation of both floats. The winds at the time of the accident were reported: 290 degrees at 15 knots with gusts of 21 knots. No mechanical anomalies were found with the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA354