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June 17, 1986 · Cessna 207A · N9699M
Saint Marys, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 17, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Saint Marys, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 207A
Tail Number
N9699M
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ANC86FA078
THE PILOT STALLED THE AIRPLANE WHILE MAKING A STEEP TURN TO AVOID HIGH VOLTAGE POWER LINES. THE AIRPLANE CAUGHT FIRE ON IMPACT AND THE AIR TAXI PILOT SUBSEQUENTLY DIED OF EXTENSIVE THERMAL INJURIES. THE PLT WAS FLYING IN FORMATION WITH ANOTHER ACFT AT LOW ALT. WHEN THE PWR LINES WERE SIGHTED THE OTHER ACFT SUCCESSFULLY PULLED UP AND AVOIDED THE WIRES. THE ACC PLT TURNED STEEPLY AND LOST CONTROL OF THE ACFT BEFORE CRASHING.
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THE PILOT STALLED THE AIRPLANE WHILE MAKING A STEEP TURN TO AVOID HIGH VOLTAGE POWER LINES. THE AIRPLANE CAUGHT FIRE ON IMPACT AND THE AIR TAXI PILOT SUBSEQUENTLY DIED OF EXTENSIVE THERMAL INJURIES. THE PLT WAS FLYING IN FORMATION WITH ANOTHER ACFT AT LOW ALT. WHEN THE PWR LINES WERE SIGHTED THE OTHER ACFT SUCCESSFULLY PULLED UP AND AVOIDED THE WIRES. THE ACC PLT TURNED STEEPLY AND LOST CONTROL OF THE ACFT BEFORE CRASHING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:55 AKDT
Nearest AirportSaint Marys (3nm E)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 207A
Tail NumberN9699M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-F · Reciprocating · 300
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 7 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 54
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time01:08
Weather SourceWFAC