| Crash location | 43.222778°N, 77.684167°W |
| Nearest city | Hilton, NY
43.288116°N, 77.793342°W 7.1 miles away |
| Tail number | N5016W |
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| Accident date | 08 Nov 2006 |
| Aircraft type | Utva 66 V-51 |
| Additional details: | None |
In a written statement the pilot of the Piper PA-11, reported that he added full power during takeoff from the water, and "everything [was] good." The pilot lifted the left float, and as the airplane got airborne, the prop "pulled left." The pilot observed one dock, but didn't see a second dock, which the airplane impacted and then sank. Examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical deficiencies.
The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with a dock during takeoff.