Incident Overview
A commercial pilot with 5,100 hours of flight experience landed at a remote lake as part of an air taxi flight to pick up three passengers. During the subsequent takeoff attempt, the pilot decided to abort the maneuver due to a perceived insufficient amount of lake remaining for a successful takeoff. However, the pilot was unable to bring the aircraft to a stop before it struck the shoreline. The airplane continued on for an additional 80 feet across the tundra before coming to rest.
Sequence of Events
The pilot had landed the aircraft on the lake without incident. After picking up the passengers, the pilot initiated the takeoff roll. At some point during the takeoff, the pilot determined that the remaining lake surface ahead was insufficient to safely become airborne. The pilot then aborted the takeoff, but the aircraft could not decelerate in time to avoid hitting the shore. The impact with the shoreline did not stop the aircraft; it proceeded onto the tundra, traveling another 80 feet before finally stopping.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
The pilot held a commercial pilot certificate and had accumulated 5,100 total flight hours. The aircraft was being operated as an air taxi at the time of the incident. Specific details about the aircraft type, registration, engine count, and operator were not provided in the source. The location of the remote lake was not specified.
Outcome
The source does not describe any injuries, fatalities, or damage to the aircraft beyond the fact that it came to rest on the tundra after striking the shore. No information is given regarding weather conditions, time of day, or air traffic control involvement. The aircraft's final position was 80 feet beyond the shoreline.