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October 14, 1987 · Cessna 207A · N91021
Tin City, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 14, 1987
Injury Outcomes
5 injuries (5 minor injuries)
Location
Tin City, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 207A
Tail Number
N91021
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC88LA006
THE PILOT STATED THE WIND WAS A DIRECT CROSSWIND AND THE VELOCITY WAS 30 KNOTS GUSTING TO 38 KNOTS. DURING THE TAKE OFF ROLL, THE AIRPLANE LIFTED OFF THE GROUND AND THEN SETTLED AND RAN OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY.
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THE PILOT STATED THE WIND WAS A DIRECT CROSSWIND AND THE VELOCITY WAS 30 KNOTS GUSTING TO 38 KNOTS. DURING THE TAKE OFF ROLL, THE AIRPLANE LIFTED OFF THE GROUND AND THEN SETTLED AND RAN OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:10 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 207A
Tail NumberN91021
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury Summary5 injuries (5 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor5
Uninjured0
Total5
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 30 kt, gusting 38 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 30 C
Altimeter28.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO