ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 291658
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| Date: | Wednesday 8 November 2006 |
| Time: | 15:30 LT |
| Type: | Utva 66 V-51 |
| Owner/operator: | Mark Gillette |
| Registration: | N5016W |
| MSN: | 0837 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2587 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming 650 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Hilton, New York -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Greece, NY |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot added full power during takeoff from the water, and "everything [was] good." The pilot lifted the left float, and as the airplane got airborne, the prop "pulled left." The pilot observed one dock, but didn't see a second dock, which the airplane impacted and then sank. Examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical deficiencies.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with a dock during takeoff.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC07CA024
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 07-Oct-2022 17:21 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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