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November 19, 2004 · Cessna U206F · N9644G

Bethel, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 19, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bethel, AK
Aircraft
Cessna U206F
Tail Number
N9644G
Operator
Katmai Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC05LA015

At the conclusion of the positioning flight, the airline transport certificated pilot exited the runway at a taxiway, and proceeded toward the ramp area of the airport. As he turned the airplane toward the parking area, a right quartering tailwind lifted the tail of the airplane, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane received damage to the left wing, the left wing strut, and the vertical stabilizer. A special weather observation at the airport was reporting, in part: Wind, 160 degrees (true) at 26 knots, gusts to 35 knots. The pilot indicated that his source of weather information was the Automated Terminal Information System (ATIS), and a "wind check" with the air traffic control tower. The pilot reported that the wind was 130 degrees (magnetic) at 22 knots, gusts to 27 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions, and his inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over during taxi from landing. A factor contributing to the accident was a tailwind.

Full Narrative

On November 19, 2004, at 1431 Alaska standard time, a tundra tire-equipped Cessna U206F airplane, N9644G, sustained substantial damage when it nosed over during taxi from landing at the Bethel Airport, Bethel, Alaska. The airplane was being operated as a visual flight rules (VFR) local area positioning flight under Title 14, CFR Part 91, when the accident occurred. The airplane was operated by Katmai Air LLC, Anchorage, Alaska. The airline transport certificated pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and VFR company flight following procedures were in effect. The flight originated at the Napaskiak Airport about 1420. During a telephone conversation with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigator-in-charge (IIC), on November 20, the director of operations for the operator reported that the pilot landed on runway 11 at the conclusion of the positioning flight. The pilot exited the runway by turning left at taxiway E and then proceeded toward the ramp area of the airport. The director of operations said that as the pilot turned the airplane toward the parking area, a right quartering tailwind lifted the tail of the airplane, and the pilot was unable to prevent the airplane from nosing over. The airplane received damage to the left wing, the left wing strut, and the vertical stabilizer. At 1430, a special weather observation at the Bethel Airport was reporting, in part: Wind, 160 degrees (true) at 26 knots, gusts to 35 knots; visibility, 10 statute miles; clouds and sky condition, 2,800 feet broken, 3,600 feet broken, 4,600 feet overcast; temperature, 37 degrees F; dew point, 31 degrees F; altimeter, 29.07 inHg; remarks, peak wind at 1423, 140 degrees (true) at 35 knots. In the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6102.1) submitted by the pilot, the pilot indicated that his source of weather information was the Bethel Automated Terminal Information System (ATIS), and a "wind check" with Bethel's air traffic control tower. The pilot reported that the wind was 130 degrees (magnetic) at 22 knots, gusts to 27 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:31 AKST
Nearest AirportBETHEL (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna U206F
Tail NumberN9644G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKatmai Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-F · Reciprocating · 300
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind144° @ 26 kt, gusting 35 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 30 C
Altimeter29.06 inHg
Observation Time18:30
Weather SourceWFAC

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