N32RK

Substantial
None

Ralph C Kimball Sea ReyS/N: 1DK351C

Accident Details

Date
Friday, October 9, 2020
NTSB Number
WPR21LA013
Location
Parker Dam, CA
Event ID
20201013102135
Coordinates
34.278776, -114.137130
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The inadvertent encounter with water wake during the takeoff sequence that degraded the airplane’s airspeed and resulted in the pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the initial climb.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
RALPH C KIMBALL
Serial Number
1DK351C
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2014
Model / ICAO
Sea ReyFK9
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
SEA REY

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
NEFF MICHAEL J
Address
2723 W AVION WAY
City
LAVEEN
State / Zip Code
AZ 85339-2051
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR21LA013