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September 10, 1988 · Cessna 207 · N6470H
Bethel, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 10, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Bethel, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 207
Tail Number
N6470H
Operator
Yute Air Alaska
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC88LA136
THE PILOT WAS AN AIRCRAFT MECHANIC FOR THE OPERATOR OF THE AIRPLANE, AND WAS ENROUTE TO ANOTHER AIRPORT TO REPAIR A COMPANY AIRPLANE. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE DID NOT DO A COMPLETE JOB OF PREFLIGHTING THE AIRPLANE, AND ATTEMPTED TO TAKEOFF WITH THE CONTROL WHEEL LOCK (A NAIL) STILL IN PLACE. HE TRIED UNSUCCESSFULLY TO REMOVE THE NAIL, AND THEN TRIED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF, BUT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE AIRPLANE BEFORE IT RAN OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY AND NOSED OVER.
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THE PILOT WAS AN AIRCRAFT MECHANIC FOR THE OPERATOR OF THE AIRPLANE, AND WAS ENROUTE TO ANOTHER AIRPORT TO REPAIR A COMPANY AIRPLANE. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE DID NOT DO A COMPLETE JOB OF PREFLIGHTING THE AIRPLANE, AND ATTEMPTED TO TAKEOFF WITH THE CONTROL WHEEL LOCK (A NAIL) STILL IN PLACE. HE TRIED UNSUCCESSFULLY TO REMOVE THE NAIL, AND THEN TRIED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF, BUT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE AIRPLANE BEFORE IT RAN OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY AND NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:58 AKDT
Nearest AirportBETHEL (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length6399 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 207
Tail NumberN6470H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorYute Air Alaska
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-F13B · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind30° @ 16 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingOvercast 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 39 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:58
Weather SourceWFAC