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December 29, 1983 · Cessna U206F · N9611G
Eveleth, MN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 29, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Eveleth, MN
Aircraft
Cessna U206F
Tail Number
N9611G
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI84LA069
THE PLT REPORTED THAT AFTER TAKING OFF, THE CABIN BEGAN TO FILL WITH SMOKE. HE RETURNED TO THE ARPT FOR A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING; HOWEVER, DURING TOUCHDOWN, THE LEFT WING COLLIDED WITH A SNOWBANK BESIDE THE RWY. AN EXAM OF THE ACFT REVEALED THAT WITH THE ENG SHUT DOWN, NO SMOKE WOULD DEVELOPE WHEN THE MASTER SWITCH WAS TURNED ON. HOWEVER, AFTER THE ENG WAS STARTED, SMOKE APPEARED.
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THE PLT REPORTED THAT AFTER TAKING OFF, THE CABIN BEGAN TO FILL WITH SMOKE. HE RETURNED TO THE ARPT FOR A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING; HOWEVER, DURING TOUCHDOWN, THE LEFT WING COLLIDED WITH A SNOWBANK BESIDE THE RWY. AN EXAM OF THE ACFT REVEALED THAT WITH THE ENG SHUT DOWN, NO SMOKE WOULD DEVELOPE WHEN THE MASTER SWITCH WAS TURNED ON. HOWEVER, AFTER THE ENG WAS STARTED, SMOKE APPEARED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CST
Nearest AirportELYLAKE (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length1800 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna U206F
Tail NumberN9611G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-F · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 5 kt, gusting 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point19 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO