Jun 10, 2005
Accident
Substantial King Salmon, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to correct for torque/P-Factor during the takeoff run, and his delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent wing collision with the surface of the water. A factor contributing to the accident was a left crosswind.
NTSB ANC05LA082