Republic RC-3 accident near Chimacum, WA
On August 23, 1999, a Republic RC-3 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Chimacum, WA. 2 people died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- August 23, 1999
- Place
- Chimacum, WA
- Aircraft
- Republic RC-3 · Airplane
- Injuries
- 2 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 47.970°N, 122.779°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001212X19642
Official records · SEA99FA146
- Public docket: reports, statements and exhibits from the investigation
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On August 23, 1999, approximately 1305 Pacific daylight time, a Republic RC-3 "SeaBee" amphibious aircraft, N6070K, recently purchased and being operated by a private pilot, was destroyed during an in-flight collision with water following a loss of control while maneuvering near the south end of Discovery Bay, five nautical miles southwest of Chimacum, Washington. Both pilots sustained fatal injuries. Visual meteorological conditions existed, and no flight plan had been filed. The flight, which was personal, was to have been operated under 14CFR91, and originated from the Fairchild International airport, Port Angeles, Washington, approximately 1215. The flight was destined for Corvallis, Oregon. On the morning of August 23rd, the pilot/purchaser and an associate flew to Port Angeles in the pilot's Cessna 185 (N185SL) with a stop over in Yelm, Washington. The safety pilot, who was to accompany the pilot/purchaser on the return trip from Port Angeles to Corvallis, was picked up at Yelm. During the Yelm to Port Angeles flight, the pilot/purchaser and safety pilot discussed prospective water landing sites for the Port Angeles to Corvallis trip in the RC-3, and the pilot/owner indicated his desire to not conduct practice landings in salt water conditions (refer to ATTACHMENT RH). The associate reported in a telephonic interview that he observed the safety pilot take what appeared to be a "candy," "breath mint" or "lozenge" out of his pocket and place it in his mouth (refer to attached TOX reports). Upon arrival at Port Angeles, the RC-3 was examined by the pilo
Probable cause
The inadequate visual lookout by both the pilot-in-command and second pilot, and the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain sufficient flying speed to prevent a stall condition. Contributing factors were the transmission lines, gusty wind conditions, and the pilot-in-command's lack of total experience in type of aircraft.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
