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April 3, 2021 · Cessna 208B · N215MC

Fairbanks, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 3, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 208B (1999)
Tail Number
N215MC
Operator
Tatonduk Outfitters Ltd Dba
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR21LA164

The pilot reported that during the takeoff climb, he retracted the flaps, and the engine began to run rough. The pilot elected to abort the landing on the remaining runway. The airplane descended rapidly with the decreased airspeed and subsequently landed hard, sustaining substantial damage. The passengers reported that the airplane bounced three to four times when it landed. Ground witnesses reported heavy snowfall at the time the airplane took off. Postaccident examination of the engine revealed no evidence of any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined based on the available evidence.

NTSB Probable Cause

A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.

Full Narrative

On April 03, 2021, at 1315 hours Alaska daylight time, a Cessna 208B, N215MC, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Fairbanks, Alaska. The pilot and four passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated by as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 commercial flight. The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, the engine gauges “were in the green” and “everything seemed normal.” During climbout, he retracted the flaps slowly, and while retracting the last 10°, the engine began to run rough. He looked at the torque meter and saw that it was shaking and starting to drop. He knew that he was already at or past the halfway point of the runway length and with 1 mile visibility he pulled the power lever back and pointed the nose down to land. The pilot stated that with no power the airplane was losing airspeed and during the descent he tried to add flaps, but the airplane was descending rapidly and subsequently landed hard. After the airplane came to a stop, the pilot taxied the airplane off the runway. The passengers stated that after liftoff, the engine sputtered and the airplane touched back down on the runway and bounced three or four times. Ground witnesses reported heavy snowfall at the time the airplane took off. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the left main landing gear was bent outward. The lower fuselage was substantially damaged. Examination of the engine and testing of a fuel sample found no evidence of any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:15 AKDT
Nearest AirportFairbanks Intl (0nm E)
Runway02L
Runway Length11800 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 208B
Tail NumberN215MC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTatonduk Outfitters Ltd Dba
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W Canada · PT6A-114A · Turboprop · 650
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 25 · First Class · None
Crew 2None
Crew 3None
Crew 4None

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 4 kt
Visibility1 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point21 F / 16 F
Altimeter29.82 inHg
Observation Time12:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data