NONE · Cessna 206 · 2003-09-05 · Kaktovik, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC03LA108
Event ID
20031008X01677
Type
Accident
Date
2003-09-05
Location
Kaktovik, AK, USA
Coordinates
70.050003, -144.050003
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
4
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
206
Registration
N206J
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff which resulted in a loss of control during initial climb. Factors associated with the accident were wet and muddy runway conditions, and the pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area.