Incident Overview
At a seaplane base comprising Lake Hood and Lake Spenard, two aircraft were involved in a mid-air collision. The pilot of a Cessna 206, registration N5244Z, reported entering Lake Hood at the public ramp and water taxiing for a southeast departure. About one minute later, the pilot of a Cessna 180, registration N5020E, reported being at the east shore of Lake Spenard and requested a west departure.
Air Traffic Control Communications
The local controller advised the Cessna 180 pilot to "hold short of the west, advise ready." The Cessna 206 was cleared for takeoff. The controller again advised the Cessna 180 to hold short, but the pilot did not acknowledge the transmission.
Departure and Collision
The Cessna 206 departed and began climbing over the canal that separates the two lakes comprising the seaplane base. The Cessna 180 departed in a westbound direction. The two airplanes collided about 100 feet above the canal. The right wing of the Cessna 180 struck the right horizontal stabilizer and elevator of the Cessna 206.
Aftermath
The Cessna 206 returned to the seaplane base and landed safely. The pilot of the Cessna 180 continued his departure and returned to the seaplane base the following day.
Aircraft Information
The Cessna 206 (N5244Z) and Cessna 180 (N5020E) were both involved in the collision. No further details about damage, injuries, or occupants were provided in the source.