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January 18, 1984 · Cessna 207A · N9950M
Deering, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 18, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Deering, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 207A
Tail Number
N9950M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC84LA032
WHILE IN THE TRAFFIC PATTERN FOR A NIGHT LANDING, THE PLT NOTICED THE VILLAGE AGENT'S TRUCK POSITIONED ABOUT 2/3 DOWN THE RWY FACING NORTH. THE PLT ASSUMED THE TRUCK WAS INDICATING THE LANDING DIRECTION. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE PLT NOTICED THE TRUCK ON THE SIDE OF THE RWY & ATTEMPTED TO TURN TOWARD THE WEST SIDE OF THE RWY. THE ACFT WEATHERVANED ON THE ICE & COLLIDED WITH THE TRUCK. THE TRUCK WAS ACTUALLY BEING USED TO LIGHT SMUDGE POTS.
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WHILE IN THE TRAFFIC PATTERN FOR A NIGHT LANDING, THE PLT NOTICED THE VILLAGE AGENT'S TRUCK POSITIONED ABOUT 2/3 DOWN THE RWY FACING NORTH. THE PLT ASSUMED THE TRUCK WAS INDICATING THE LANDING DIRECTION. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE PLT NOTICED THE TRUCK ON THE SIDE OF THE RWY & ATTEMPTED TO TURN TOWARD THE WEST SIDE OF THE RWY. THE ACFT WEATHERVANED ON THE ICE & COLLIDED WITH THE TRUCK. THE TRUCK WAS ACTUALLY BEING USED TO LIGHT SMUDGE POTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time03:45 AKST
Nearest AirportDEERING (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 207A
Tail NumberN9950M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-F · Reciprocating · 300
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 32 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind270° @ 25 kt, gusting 30 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 1000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point10 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO