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December 27, 2008 · Cessna 208B · N890FE

Rock Springs, WY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 27, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Rock Springs, WY
Aircraft
Cessna 208B
Tail Number
N890FE
Operator
Corporate Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA067

The operator reported that the pilot taxied the high-wing airplane from the ramp along the parallel taxiway to the active runway (27) with a quartering tailwind. He reported that when the pilot initiated a turn to the right at the taxiway intersection, the airplane did not respond to the control inputs and continued straight ahead. The pilot applied full right brake and rudder; however, the airplane continued to track forward and exited the hard surface taxiway. The airplane continued off the taxiway and traveled an additional 80 feet through rough terrain before it came to rest in a nose-down attitude. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. Winds at the time of the accident were from 260 degrees at 27 knots, gusting to 38 knots. No preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures were reported with the control system or brakes.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty winds.

Full Narrative

The operator reported that the pilot taxied the high-wing airplane from the ramp along the parallel taxiway to the active runway (27) with a quartering tailwind. He reported that when the pilot initiated a turn to the right at the taxiway intersection, the airplane did not respond to the control inputs and continued straight ahead. The pilot applied full right brake and rudder, however; the airplane continued to track forward and exited the hard surface taxiway. The airplane continued off the taxiway and traveled an additional 80 feet through rough terrain before it came to rest in a nosed down attitude. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. Winds at the time of the accident were from 260 degrees at 27 knots, gusting to 38 knots. No pre accident mechanical malfunctions or failures were reported with the control system or brakes.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 MST
Nearest AirportRock Springs-Sweetwater County (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length10000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 208B
Tail NumberN890FE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCorporate Air
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A SERIES · Turboprop · 500
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 32 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 27 kt, gusting 38 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point12 C / 3 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time18:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data