ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355461
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| Date: | Friday 1 August 1997 |
| Time: | 22:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 170B |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N3491C |
| MSN: | 26534 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1954 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3383 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-300A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Juneau, AK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| (KJNU) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot was departing from an 800-foot-long beach site at dusk. During lift-off at less than flying speed the airplane dragged a wingtip and subsequently settled into the water.
Probable Cause: The pilot's selection of an unsuitable off-airport site for takeoff, and his premature lift-off.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC97LA114
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 12:15 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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