The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, and failure to maintain clearance. A factor associated with the accident was a vehicle mounted gantry.
— NTSB Determination
The certificated commerical pilot, with 5 passengers aboard, was departing from a remote beach site. During the departure roll, just before takeoff, the airplane's right wing struck a truck-mounted gantry that was parked on the beach. The pilot continued the takeoff, and ultimately made a precautionary landing at another airport about 130 miles from the accident site. Postaccident inspection revealed about twelve inches of the right wing was severed during the accident.
The certificated commerical pilot, with 5 passengers aboard, was departing from a remote beach site. During the departure roll, just before takeoff, the airplane's right wing struck a truck-mounted gantry that was parked on the beach. The pilot continued the takeoff, and ultimately made a precautionary landing at…
The accident on 2001-07-18 involved a Cessna 207, registration N100PC, at Pilot Point, AK.
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, and failure to maintain clearance. A factor associated with the accident was a vehicle mounted gantry.
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