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May 15, 2014 · Cessna 208B B · N1275N
Aniak, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 15, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Aniak, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 208B B (1999)
Tail Number
N1275N
Operator
Hageland Aviation Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC14CA036
After unloading the airplane, the pilot did a walk around, then started the engine. As he began taxiing for takeoff, he misjudged the distance from the horizontal stabilizer and a fork lift that was parked near the cargo door. The horizontal stabilizer hit the forklift sustaining substantial damage. The operator stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Ground vehicle-Contributed to outcome
Full Narrative
After unloading the airplane, the pilot did a walk around, then started the engine. As he began taxiing for takeoff, he misjudged the distance from the horizontal stabilizer and a fork lift that was parked near the cargo door. The horizontal stabilizer hit the forklift sustaining substantial damage. The operator stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:50 AKDT
Nearest AirportANIAK (0nm SE)
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 208B B
Tail NumberN1275N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHageland Aviation Services
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A SER · Turboprop · 0
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 25 C
Altimeter30.36 inHg
Observation Time04:56
Weather SourceWFAC