Britten-Norman Islander crash, Sep 23, 2004, Hallo Bay
Britten-Norman Islander accident on September 23, 2004 near Hallo Bay, Alaska, United States with no fatalities. Cause: The pilot did not adequately...
- Date: September 23, 2004
- Aircraft: Britten-Norman Islander
- Location: Hallo Bay, Alaska, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The pilot did not adequately compensate for the wind conditions and flew into adverse weather, leading to a loss of control during takeoff and initial climb. Inadequate preflight planning was a contributing factor.
A Homer Air Islander took off from a remote beach at Hallo Bay in strong, gusty westerly winds carrying six passengers. A downdraft about 20 feet above ground caused it to sink, its left wing struck the beach, and it spun 180 degrees into shallow water. There were no fatalities.