NTSB Identification: SEA84LA227.
The docket is stored on NTSB microfiche number 25811.
Accident occurred Wednesday, September 12, 1984 in KASAAN PENNINSU, AK
Aircraft: BELLANCA 8GCBC, registration: N86922
Injuries: 2 Uninjured.
NTSB investigators may not have traveled in support of this investigation and used data provided by various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report.PLT ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF FROM GLASSY WATER WITH A DEER TIED TO THE LEFT FLOAT. THE RIGHT FLOAT WOULD NOT COME UP ON THE STEP TO ATTAIN LIFT OFF. THE PILOT'S DECISION TO ABORT WAS TOO LATE TO AVOID A COLLISION WITH ROCKS AT THE END OF THE LAKE.
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
PLANNING/DECISION..IMPROPER..PILOT IN COMMAND
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
ABORTED TAKEOFF..DELAYED..PILOT IN COMMAND
Contributing Factors
TERRAIN CONDITION..WATER,GLASSY
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