Summary
On March 09, 2012, a Cessna U206G (N756CL) was involved in an incident near Naknek, AK. All 2 people 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 decision to take off from an unsuitable off-airport site.
The pilot was attempting a takeoff from a frozen, snow-covered pond that had just been plowed. During the takeoff roll, the airplane's left main gear hit a snow berm, and the airplane turned abruptly left. The right wing contacted terrain, and sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC12CA027. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N756CL.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's decision to take off from an unsuitable off-airport site.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot was attempting a takeoff from a frozen, snow-covered pond that had just been plowed. During the takeoff roll, the airplane's left main gear hit a snow berm, and the airplane turned abruptly left. The right wing contacted terrain, and sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies 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# ANC12CA027