On July 16, 1982, a Lake LA-4 (registration N1216L) operated by Thomas I. King was involved in an aviation accident near Newport, OR. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A seaplane pilot reported that during takeoff, after hitting a wave and becoming momentarily airborne, he had to abort to avoid a boat, resulting in a damaged aircraft.
Incident Overview
A pilot reported that during the takeoff run of a seaplane, the aircraft accelerated to about 40 mph and was on the step when it encountered a wave of sufficient size to cause the plane to bounce and become momentarily airborne. While still accelerating, the aircraft bounced a second time, at which point the pilot realized he was on a collision course with a boat. The pilot immediately reduced power to abort the takeoff and turned left. The aircraft touched down in a crab and sustained damage.
Wind Conditions
The pilot reported the wind as 20 knots at the time of the incident.
Aftermath
No further details were provided regarding the extent of the damage or any other circumstances surrounding the event.