ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 387252
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| Date: | Thursday 21 September 2000 |
| Time: | 15:15 LT |
| Type: |  Aeronca 15AC |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N1455H |
| MSN: | 525 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3508 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360-A1A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Anchorage, AK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Taxi |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| (KLHD) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot was taxiing the float-equipped airplane to parking after landing at a dedicated seaplane base. While turning, a strong, gusty wind pushed the airplane nose down into the water, and the airplane collided with a dock.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for high, gusty wind conditions during water taxi. Factors associated with the accident are high and gusty wind conditions.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC00LA129
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-May-2024 07:06 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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