Cessna 206 N7430N
5 November 1995 · Kodiak, Alaska, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 5 November 1995 at about 20:45 local time, a Cessna 206 registered N7430N was involved in an accident near Kodiak, Alaska, United States. 3 people were on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 20:45
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Kodiak, Alaska, United States
- Nearest airport
- Inner Harbor Seaplane (9Z4)
- Coordinates
- 57.7906, -152.3993
- Aircraft
- Cessna 206
- Registration
- N7430N
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 135: Air Taxi & Commuter
- Purpose of flight
- Unknown
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Unknown → Kupreanof
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- ANC96LA013
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor associated with the accident is reduced visibility due to sun glare.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
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.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Cessna 206 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug 1995 | Cessna 206 | Spokane, Washington, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 29 Mar 1995 | Cessna 206G | Chevak, Alaska, United States | Arctic Circle Air | No injuries | - |
| 25 May 1995 | Cessna 206 | Bethel, Alaska, United States | Arctic Circle Air Service Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 27 Aug 1995 | Cessna 206 | Whitesboro, Texas, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 16 Jul 1995 | Cessna 206 | Williston, North Dakota, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 19 Jul 1995 | Cessna 206 | King Salmon, Alaska, United States | - | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 1995 | Cessna 180B | Cantwell, Alaska, United States | - | Fatal | 2 |
| 21 May 1995 | Cessna 150 | Wasilla, Alaska, United States | Alaska Air Academy | Fatal | 1 |
| 3 Jun 1995 | Piper J3C-65 | Palmer, Alaska, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 8 May 1995 | Piper PA-18 | Chugiak, Alaska, United States | Peter J. Kust | Fatal | 2 |
| 21 Jun 1995 | De Havilland DHC-2 | Nondalton, Alaska, United States | - | Fatal | 5 |
| 25 Jun 1995 | Piper PA-31 | Valdez, Alaska, United States | - | Fatal | 4 |