# NTSB ANC91LA131: Cessna 206, N5209X, Funnel Lake, AK, August 22, 1991

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: August 22, 1991, 15:15 local (23:15 UTC)
- Place: Funnel Lake, AK
- Coordinates: 59.84922, -154.559112 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=59.8492&lon=-154.5591&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 3 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report March 24, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB office: Alaska Regional Office
- NTSB case key (mKey): 5607
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ANC91LA131
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/5607/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA131

## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN PROPER AIRSPEED.  CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE HIGH WIND ENCOUNTERED DURING TAKEOFF AND THE TERRAIN.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of control - in flight, takeoff - roll/run
  - weather condition - high wind (contributing factor)
  - stall/mush - inadvertent, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with object, takeoff - roll/run
  - terrain condition - dirt bank/rising embankment (contributing factor)

## Analysis

SHORTLY AFTER LIFT OFF FROM THE WATER, THE AIRPLANE STALLED AND SETTLED BACK TO THE WATER.  JUST BEFORE TOUCHDOWN THE AIRPLANE STRUCK THE BANK.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N5209X](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5209X-2012-01-18), registration cancelled 2012-01-18, S/N U20605596, built 1980 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 206
- Registry model: [Cessna U206G](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-u206g) (registry code 2073356) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental IO-520 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-520-series) (registry code 17032, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: U20605596
- Engines: LYCOMING IO-520 300 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Rainbow King Lodge
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Unknown, January 2, 2000
- Flight plan: VFR

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 37; commercial, flight instructor; airplane ratings: single-engine sea, multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 3,000 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 220° at 15 knots, gusting 20
- Visibility: 99 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 50 °F, dew point 37 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19910822036229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910822036229A), Aug 22, 1991: Cessna U206G, Funnel Lake, AK, Substantial damage. Lifted off lake after long run,stalled and struck lake bank.

## Other investigations on N5209X (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ANC02LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA109), Aug 29, 2002: Cessna 206 (N5209X), Aniak, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A contributing factor in the accident was the rough and uneven terrain (hole) in the landing area.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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