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April 8, 2014 · Cessna 207 · N685S
Shaw Island, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 8, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Shaw Island, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 207 (1970)
Tail Number
N685S
Operator
Aircraft Adventures
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR14CA162
During the landing flare on the uphill runway of the private grass airstrip, the airplane encountered a quartering tailwind gust causing it to shift left of the centerline. The pilot applied corrective control inputs avoiding a ditch; however, the left horizontal stabilizer struck a rock berm. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer and elevator during the accident sequence. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airstrip was comprised of grass and gravel, and was wet at the time of the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
During the landing flare on the uphill runway of the private grass airstrip, the airplane encountered a quartering tailwind gust causing it to shift left of the centerline. The pilot applied corrective control inputs avoiding a ditch; however, the left horizontal stabilizer struck a rock berm. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer and elevator during the accident sequence. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airstrip was comprised of grass and gravel, and was wet at the time of the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:26 PDT
Nearest AirportShaw Island (0nm)
Runway01
Runway Length1750 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 207
Tail NumberN685S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAircraft Adventures
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO 520 SERIES · Reciprocating · 300
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 71 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 52
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC