Accident Cessna 170B N3491C, Friday 1 August 1997

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Date:	Friday 1 August 1997
Time:	22:00 LT
Type:	Cessna 170B
Owner/operator:	Private
Registration:	N3491C
MSN:	26534
Year of manufacture:	1954
Total airframe hrs:	3383 hours
Engine model:	Continental O-300A
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Juneau, AK - United States of America
Phase:	Initial climb
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:
Destination airport:	(KJNU)
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
The pilot was departing from an 800-foot-long beach site at dusk. During lift-off at less than flying speed the airplane dragged a wingtip and subsequently settled into the water.

Probable Cause: The pilot's selection of an unsuitable off-airport site for takeoff, and his premature lift-off.

Accident investigation: