ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 354361
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| Date: | Saturday 6 June 1998 |
| Time: | 13:15 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N8092B |
| MSN: | 29892 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1957 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 5461 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-300-A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Naknek, AK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | , AK (5NK) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot was landing to the south on a remote beach adjacent to Bristol Bay. He reported that wind conditions at the time of the accident were about 090 degrees at 15 knots, with peak gusts to 20 knots. He stated that as the airplane touched down, it veered to the right. He attempted to abort the landing by applying full power and full left aileron, but the airplane became airborne, veered to the right over the tidal surf, and collided with a large wave. The airplane sank, and the four occupants swam about 50 yards to shore. He said there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with this accident was a crosswind.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC98LA065
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Mar-2024 13:32 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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