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August 26, 1992 · Cessna 206 · N711FY
Fairbanks, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 26, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 206
Tail Number
N711FY
Operator
Brooks Fuel
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC92LA146
THE EXPERIENCED TRANSPORT CATEGORY PILOT, WITH NO RECENT EXPERIENCE IN LIGHT UTILITY AIRPLANES, LANDED LONG WITH A TAILWIND ON MOUNTAINOUS GRAVEL RUNWAY. THE STEEP DROP OFF WITH RISING TERRAIN AHEAD PREVENTED A GO AROUND. THE PILOT ELECTED TO GROUND LOOP AND SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED THE WING AND LANDING GEAR. THE AIRPLANE WAS NOT RECOVERED AFTER 5 MONTHS DUE TO AREA REMOTENESS. THE COMPANY WAS ENGAGED IN DRUM FUEL TRANSPORT TO REMOTE STRIPS, AND REQUIRED NO CHECK OUT IN TYPE AIRCRAFT, AND PERFORMED NO BACKGROUND CHECK OF EXPERIENCE.
NTSB Probable Cause
PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT WAS NOT ATTAINED BY THE PILOT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE TAILWIND AND THE IMPROPER APPROACH PROCEDURE USED BY THE PILOT, AN INADEQUATE BACKGROUND CHECK OF PILOT IN HIRING BY COMPANY/MGMT, INADEQUATE TRAINING AND CHECK OF PILOT BY COMPANY/MGMT.
Full Narrative
THE EXPERIENCED TRANSPORT CATEGORY PILOT, WITH NO RECENT EXPERIENCE IN LIGHT UTILITY AIRPLANES, LANDED LONG WITH A TAILWIND ON MOUNTAINOUS GRAVEL RUNWAY. THE STEEP DROP OFF WITH RISING TERRAIN AHEAD PREVENTED A GO AROUND. THE PILOT ELECTED TO GROUND LOOP AND SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED THE WING AND LANDING GEAR. THE AIRPLANE WAS NOT RECOVERED AFTER 5 MONTHS DUE TO AREA REMOTENESS. THE COMPANY WAS ENGAGED IN DRUM FUEL TRANSPORT TO REMOTE STRIPS, AND REQUIRED NO CHECK OUT IN TYPE AIRCRAFT, AND PERFORMED NO BACKGROUND CHECK OF EXPERIENCE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 AKDT
Nearest AirportBuzby Mine Strip (0nm)
Runway4
Runway Length1500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 206
Tail NumberN711FY
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBrooks Fuel
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO540-F · Reciprocating · 300
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 10 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO