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February 2, 2023 · Cessna 207 · N9996M

Newtok, AK

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 2, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Newtok, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 207 (1984)
Tail Number
N9996M
Operator
Yute Air Commuter
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC23LA019

The pilot, seated in the left seat, reported that the operator’s chief pilot/check airman, seated in the right seat, was conducting an operating experience (OE) flight during a CFR Part 135 cargo flight to a remote Alaskan village. The pilot said that her approach to Runway 33, a 35-foot wide, 2,200 ft long, ice-covered runway, required a correction for a strong right crosswind. She added that the airport windsock was frozen in place, making it difficult to discern the wind velocity and direction. She reported that during the landing roll, the airplane began to veer to the left of the runway center. She said that the chief pilot/check airman then took control of the airplane to correct the veer, but the strong crosswind continued to push the airplane to the left on the ice-covered runway. The airplane subsequently collided with a snow berm on the left side of the runway, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. During a follow up conversation with the operator’s director of operations, he said that the chief pilot/check airman was on board the accident flight to provide additional OE to a recently hired pilot due to icy runway conditions and a strong crosswind at the destination airport. This was the pilot’s first flight to the remote village.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind on an ice-covered runway, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent impact with a snowbank. A factor was the check airman’s inadequate supervision.

Full Narrative

The pilot, seated in the left seat, reported that the operator’s chief pilot/check airman, seated in the right seat, was conducting an operating experience (OE) flight during a CFR Part 135 cargo flight to a remote Alaskan village. The pilot said that her approach to Runway 33, a 35-foot wide, 2,200 ft long, ice-covered runway, required a correction for a strong right crosswind. She added that the airport windsock was frozen in place, making it difficult to discern the wind velocity and direction. She reported that during the landing roll, the airplane began to veer to the left of the runway center. She said that the chief pilot/check airman then took control of the airplane to correct the veer, but the strong crosswind continued to push the airplane to the left on the ice-covered runway. The airplane subsequently collided with a snow berm on the left side of the runway, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. During a follow up conversation with the operator’s director of operations, he said that the chief pilot/check airman was on board the accident flight to provide additional OE to a recently hired pilot due to icy runway conditions and a strong crosswind at the destination airport. This was the pilot’s first flight to the remote village.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:29 AKST
Nearest AirportNEWTOK (0.1nm W)
Runway33
Runway Length2200 ft
Runway Width35 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 207
Tail NumberN9996M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorYute Air Commuter
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-F · Reciprocating · 285
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 61 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 34 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 15 kt, gusting 20 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time13:20
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data