Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
NTSB Number
ANC10CA070
Location
Soldotna, AK
Event ID
20100819X44820
Coordinates
60.508056, -151.043060
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 failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1950
Model / ICAO
7EC
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7EC
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
IVERSON JAMES P
Address
43530 ROSS DR
City
SOLDOTNA
State / Zip Code
AK 99669-6807
Country
United States
Analysis
Moments after a calm-water takeoff, the single-engine floatplane stalled while in a climbing turn and impacted the water in a nose low attitude. The airplane came to rest nearly submerged with the empennage extending above the surface. The pilot and passenger were able to exit unassisted. During the mishap the airplane’s wing struts were bent and both floats were torn free from their mounts. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane that contributed 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# ANC10CA070