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May 22, 2017 · Cessna 208 B · N754KP

Skagway, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 22, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (8 uninjured)
Location
Skagway, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 208 B (2007)
Tail Number
N754KP
Operator
Kalinin Partners
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA311

The pilot reported that, while en route, about 1,500 ft, he saw a goose approaching the airplane. He added that he attempted to turn and avoid the goose, but the goose impacted the windscreen. The pilot landed the airplane at a nearby airport without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the windscreen and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Ability to respond/compensate - C

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that while en route, about 1,500 ft., he saw a goose approaching the airplane. He added that he attempted to turn and avoid the goose, but the goose impacted the windscreen. The pilot landed the airplane at a nearby airport without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the windscreen and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:45 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 208 B
Tail NumberN754KP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKalinin Partners
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsHoneywell · TPE331-12JR · Turboprop · 900
Seats10

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (8 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured8
Total8
Crew 1Age 24 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 41 C
Altimeter29.81 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data