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May 17, 1998 · Cessna U206G · N756HG

Iliamna, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 17, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Iliamna, AK
Aircraft
Cessna U206G
Tail Number
N756HG
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC98LA049

The solo commercial pilot was returning to Iliamna, Alaska, after dropping off his passengers. A successful landing was made on runway 07 at the Iliamna Airport. After the landing roll out, the pilot made a left turn onto the intersecting runway 35 to taxi to the company parking area. The pilot stated that after he made the turn, it was difficult to maintain directional control due to high winds and a quartering tailwind condition. A gust of wind lifted the tail of the airplane, and it nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the wings, fuselage, doors, and rudder assembly. The pilot noted in his written statement that wind conditions at the time of the accident were 080 at 25 knots, with peak gusts to 34 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for quartering tailwind conditions. A factor in the accident is the presence of a quartering tailwind.

Full Narrative

On May 17, 1998, about 1315 Alaska daylight time, a wheel equipped Cessna U206G, N756HG, sustained substantial damage after landing at Iliamna Airport, Iliamna, Alaska. The airplane was being operated as a visual flight rules (VFR) repositioning flight under Title 14 CFR Part 91 when the accident occurred. The airplane is registered to, and operated by, Iliamna Air Taxi, Inc., Iliamna, Alaska. The airline transport certificated pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. A VFR flight plan was filed. The flight last departed Nondalton, Alaska, at 1245, and the destination was Iliamna. During a telephone conversation with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigator-in-charge (IIC), on May 18, the pilot related that he was returning from Nondalton. A successful landing was made on runway 07 at Iliamna. After landing roll out, the pilot made a left turn onto intersecting runway 35 to taxi to the company parking area. The pilot stated that after he made the turn, it was difficult to maintain directional control due to high winds and a quartering tailwind condition. After taxing about 75 feet, the right wing and tail lifted. The airplane then nosed over, causing substantial damage to the wings, fuselage, doors, and rudder assembly. The pilot stated that the wind conditions at the time of the accident were 080 degrees at 25 knots, with peak gusts to 35 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:15 AKDT
Nearest AirportILIAMNA (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length5080 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna U206G
Tail NumberN756HG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-F56B · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 25 kt, gusting 35 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 30 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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