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November 8, 1993 · Cessna A185F · N185FK
Chefornak, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 8, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Chefornak, AK
Aircraft
Cessna A185F
Tail Number
N185FK
Operator
Hageland Aviation Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC94LA016
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT WHILE PERFORMING A TAKEOFF FROM RUNWAY 16 WITH AN EASTERLY WIND AT 25 KNOTS GUSTING TO 35 KNOTS, THE AIRPLANE SUDDENLY VEERED ABOUT 45 DEGREES TO THE LEFT. THE PLANE DID NOT RESPOND TO CORRECTIVE INPUTS AND THE RIGHT WING STRUCK THE RUNWAY.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR THE GUSTY CROSS WIND CONDITION. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE WIND GUST.
Full Narrative
On November 8, 1993, at 1400 Alaska standard time, a wheel equipped Cessna A185F airplane, N185FK, crashed during takeoff from runway 15 at Chefornak Airport, Alaska. The pilot, the sole occupant on board, was not injured and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The 14 CRR Part 135 all cargo scheduled commuter flight last departed Kipnuk, Alaska, and the destination was Chefornak. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a company visual flight rules (VFR) flight plan was in effect. The pilot reported that during the initial takeoff roll a gust of wind raised the left wing causing the right wing to strike the ground.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 AKST
Nearest AirportChefornak (0nm SSE)
Runway16
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A185F
Tail NumberN185FK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHageland Aviation Services
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 25 kt, gusting 35 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO