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November 1, 1985 · Cessna 208 · N9241F
Bethel, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 1, 1985
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (2 fatalities, 2 serious injuries)
Location
Bethel, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 208
Tail Number
N9241F
Operator
Hermens Air
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ANC86FA007
A TOTAL LOSS OF PWR WAS EXPERIENCED ON TAKEOFF DUE TO THE FUEL SELECTORS BEING IN THE OFF POSITION. THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE ENG DURING WHICH TIME THE ACFT ENTERED A STALL AND COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN. ACCORDING TO PASSENGERS THE PLT DID NOT USE A CHECKLIST NOR WHERE THE PASSENGERS BRIEFED BEFORE THE FLT. THE WRECKAGE WAS VISIBLE FROM THE ARPT CONTROL TWR BUT WAS NOT LOCATED UNTIL SEVERAL HOURS AFTER THE ACCIDENT BY AIR SEARCH.
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A TOTAL LOSS OF PWR WAS EXPERIENCED ON TAKEOFF DUE TO THE FUEL SELECTORS BEING IN THE OFF POSITION. THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE ENG DURING WHICH TIME THE ACFT ENTERED A STALL AND COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN. ACCORDING TO PASSENGERS THE PLT DID NOT USE A CHECKLIST NOR WHERE THE PASSENGERS BRIEFED BEFORE THE FLT. THE WRECKAGE WAS VISIBLE FROM THE ARPT CONTROL TWR BUT WAS NOT LOCATED UNTIL SEVERAL HOURS AFTER THE ACCIDENT BY AIR SEARCH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time04:50 AKST
Nearest AirportBETHEL (1nm SW)
Runway18
Runway Length6399 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 208
Tail NumberN9241F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorHermens Air
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A-114 · Turboprop · 600
Seats10
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (2 fatalities, 2 serious injuries)
Fatal2
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 35 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 6 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 3800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 9 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time13:56
Weather SourceWFAC