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August 16, 2018 · Cessna U206 F · N206JM
Barter Island, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 16, 2018
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Barter Island, AK
Aircraft
Cessna U206 F (1973)
Tail Number
N206JM
Operator
Ground Imaging
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA491
The pilot reported that, while turning left from the runway onto a taxiway, a wind gust lifted the right wing and that the airplane then flipped over and came to rest off the taxiway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airport’s automated weather observation station reported that, about 17 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 250° at 35 knots, gusting to 44 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 25.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Crosswind correction-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, while turning left from the runway onto a taxiway, a wind gust lifted the right wing, the airplane flipped and came to rest off the taxiway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 17 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 250° at 35 knots, gusting 44 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 25.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:09 AKDT
Nearest AirportBarter Island (0nm S)
Runway25
Runway Length4500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna U206 F
Tail NumberN206JM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGround Imaging
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO 550-F35B · Reciprocating · 300
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 24 · First Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 35 kt, gusting 44 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 3500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 39 C
Altimeter29.42 inHg
Observation Time00:52
Weather SourceWFAC