ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 294886
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| Date: | Monday 29 December 2003 |
| Time: | 10:05 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172N |
| Owner/operator: | John Carmichael |
| Registration: | N461BD |
| MSN: | 70418 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O 320-D2J |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Angels Camp, California -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | Spence Pond, CA |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The airplane collided with water during an aborted takeoff. The certified flight instructor (CFI) reported that the pilot undergoing instruction (PUI) was receiving training for his seaplane rating. After departure, they did a series of takeoffs and landings. The CFI contacted a local UNICOM and was advised that winds were at 14 knots gusting to 22. During the last landing into a confined area, they experienced a left crosswind. The PUI attempted to takeoff from the area, but the CFI aborted the takeoff as the airplane veered to the right. The weather conditions deteriorated and they decided to return to their original takeoff point. They sailed about 1/4 mile and it appeared they could takeoff into the wind. The CFI attempted the takeoff. After applying power the left wing came up; however, the airspeed was still below liftoff airspeed, and the airplane had not come up on the step. The CFI closed the throttle and the right float dug into the water. After the upset, the CFI and PUI climbed onto the wings and were later rescued. No mechanical malfunctions were noted.
Probable Cause: the CFI's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition, which resulted in the loss of directional control. The crosswind and wind gusts were factors.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX04CA082
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Oct-2022 15:22 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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