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October 17, 1987 · Cessna 207A · N1472M
Sheldon Point, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 17, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Sheldon Point, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 207A
Tail Number
N1472M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC88LA008
THE AIR TAXI PILOT ATTEMPTED TO LAND ON A SHORT NARROW GRAVEL AIR STRIP IN CROSSWIND CONDITIONS. HE RAN OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY AND THE AIRPLANE WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED. THE WIND WAS IN EXCESS OF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE TYPE ACFT. A WITNESS REPORTED THAT THE WIND WAS 40 KTS GUSTING TO 50 KTS FROM 230 DEGREES.
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THE AIR TAXI PILOT ATTEMPTED TO LAND ON A SHORT NARROW GRAVEL AIR STRIP IN CROSSWIND CONDITIONS. HE RAN OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY AND THE AIRPLANE WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED. THE WIND WAS IN EXCESS OF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE TYPE ACFT. A WITNESS REPORTED THAT THE WIND WAS 40 KTS GUSTING TO 50 KTS FROM 230 DEGREES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:25 AKDT
Nearest AirportSheldons Point (0nm N)
Runway20
Runway Length2190 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 207A
Tail NumberN1472M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-F · Reciprocating · 300
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 40 kt, gusting 50 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT