# NTSB Accident SEA94LA181
> **Consolidated Aeronautics Inc. PBY-5A** · 1994-07-08 · LINCOLN CITY, OR, USA · NONE
## 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.

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