NONE · Consolidated Aeronautics Inc. PBY-5A · 1994-07-08 · LINCOLN CITY, OR, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA94LA181
Event ID
20001206X01880
Type
Accident
Date
1994-07-08
Location
LINCOLN CITY, OR, USA
Coordinates
44.939651, -123.939834
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Consolidated Aeronautics Inc.
Model
PBY-5A
Registration
N2172N
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM A BOAT DOCK DURING THE ABORTED TAKEOFF. FACTORS INCLUDE THE PILOT'S POOR INFLIGHT DECISION TO LAND ON A NARROW LAKE UNDER UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS, AND STRONG CROSSWINDS DURING THE ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF.