On August 13, 2004, a Cessna U206G (registration N9752Z) operated by Brooks Seaplane Service Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Rose Lake, ID. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerlines on final approach which resulted in a hard landing. A factor contributing the to accident were the powerlines. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A seaplane pilot, while approaching a lake for landing, encountered wires. Despite applying full power and back pressure, wires entangled on the left float strut, causing the aircraft to impact the water with substantial damage.
Incident Overview
A seaplane pilot was on approach to land on a lake when the aircraft encountered wires at an altitude of approximately 50 feet above the water. The pilot observed the wires and attempted to clear them by immediately applying full engine power and back pressure on the yoke.
Sequence of Events
As the pilot applied power and back pressure, the wires passed over the top of the floats. However, the wires subsequently caught onto both float struts. The right-side wires eventually broke free, but the left-side wires remained entangled on the left float strut. This entanglement pulled the airplane downward. In response, the pilot pulled the nose up just before the aircraft impacted the water.
Damage
The impact resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.