N4773U is a 1979 Cessna U206G. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 6 seats, powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 series rated at 285 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in King Salmon, AK. Its restricted airworthiness certificate was issued in Jun 1981. It has been registered to its current owner since Jul 2024. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 47 years old
- 1 of 366 Cessna U206G
2024
1981
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The commercial pilot was shuttling fisherman between lakes in the float-equipped airplane under Title 14, CFR Part 135, when the accident occurred. The pilot reported that he planned to shuttle two passengers at a time, but felt the wind was sufficient to take four. He said that during the takeoff roll the wind went calm, and that the glassy water extended his run farther than expected. The pilot said he felt there was not enough lake left to stop the airplane before colliding with the bank if he aborted the takeoff, and decided to continue the takeoff. He said the airplane lifted off the lake about 20 inches, and collided with the bank. The pilot said there were no known mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident, and that the airplane sustained fuselage damage during the accident.
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