# NTSB ANC96LA013: Cessna 206, N7430N, Kodiak, AK, November 5, 1995 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: November 5, 1995, 16:45 local (20:45 UTC) - Place: Kodiak, AK - Coordinates: 57.790634, -152.399291 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=57.7906&lon=-152.3993&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 3 uninjured - Status: Completed, report April 18, 1996 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Alaska Regional Office - NTSB case key (mKey): 2787 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ANC96LA013 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/2787/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA013 ## Probable cause The pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor associated with the accident is reduced visibility due to sun glare. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - On ground/water collision with object, takeoff - roll/run - object - other - light condition - sunglare (contributing factor) - visual lookout - inadequate, pilot in command (cause) - weather condition - gusts ## Analysis The pilot reported he was attempting to takeoff to the southeast in a float equipped airplane. The airplane became airborne, but settled onto the water in gusty wind conditions. The pilot said he continued the takeoff run, but struck an unseen metal marker buoy with the right wing. He said his vision to the right was diminished due to water on the windshield and sun glare. ## Factual narrative On November 5, 1995, about 1645 Alaska standard time, a float equipped Cessna 206, N7430N, crashed during takeoff from the Kodiak Inner Harbor Seaplane base, Kodiak, Alaska. The airplane was being operated as a visual flight rules (VFR) cross-country on-demand passenger flight under Title 14 CFR Part 135 when the accident occurred. The airplane, operated by Island Air Service Inc., Kodiak, Alaska, sustained substantial damage. The certificated commercial pilot and the two passengers aboard were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. VFR company flight following procedures were in effect. The pilot reported that during the takeoff run in a southwesterly direction, the airplane had just left the surface of the water when a gust of wind struck the airplane and it settled down onto the float step. The pilot continued the takeoff but had difficulty seeing the channel due to water on the windshield and glare from low angle sunlight. The pilot did not see a channel marking buoy and the right wing of the airplane collided with the buoy. After the collision, the pilot taxied back to the company base. The airplane received damage to the outboard end of the right wing. In the area of the accident, the sun was calculated to be on a 235 degree azimuth and a 2.4 degree elevation above the horizon at the time of the accident. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N7430N](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N7430N-2017-11-20), registration cancelled 2017-11-20, S/N U20603659, built 1977 (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: U20603659 - Airframe hours: 6500 - Engines: CONTINENTAL IO-520-F48B 300 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Part 135 - Registered owner: Island Air Service - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, October 15, 1995, 25 hours before - Departed: 9Z4 - Destination: KUPREANOF, AK - Flight plan: Company VFR - Airport: 9Z4, Inner Harbor Seaplane ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 31; flight instructor, commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land, single-engine sea; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 2,000 total, 200 in this make and model, 1,963 as pilot in command, 254 in the last 90 days, 99 in the last 30 days, 4 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 215° at 9 knots, gusting 16 - Visibility: 20 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 34 °F, dew point 18 °F - Altimeter: 29.00 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 19951105035879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951105035879A), Nov 5, 1995: Cessna U206G, Kodiak, AK, Substantial damage. Settled on water takeoff due to wind gust. Continued takeoff struck buoy, aborted. Blinded by sun, water on street. From the NTSB's public API. 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