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June 7, 2012 · Cessna 207A · N9874M
Platinum, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 7, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Platinum, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 207A
Tail Number
N9874M
Operator
Grant Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC12CA048
The pilot was taxiing the airplane through an unmarked ramp area to an adjacent taxiway when he inadvertently taxied into a ditch, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane’s right wing. The operator stated that the accident could have been prevented had the ramp and taxiway edges been marked with lights or cones.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Operating environment-Airport facilities/design-Taxiway markings/signage-Contributed to outcome
Full Narrative
The pilot was taxiing the airplane through an unmarked ramp area to an adjacent taxiway when he inadvertently taxied into a ditch, sustaining substantial damage to the right wing. In the recommendation section of the NTSB Accident/Incident Reporting Form 6120.1, the operator stated that the accident could have been prevented had the ramp and taxiway edges been marked with lights or cones.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:10 AKDT
Nearest AirportPLATINUM (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 207A
Tail NumberN9874M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGrant Aviation
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO-520-F · Reciprocating · 300
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 37 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 46
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time18:56
Weather SourcePILO