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February 7, 2025 · Cessna T207A · N9317M

Tusayan, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 7, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Tusayan, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna T207A (1980)
Tail Number
N9317M
Operator
Westwind Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR25LA107

The pilot reported that he delayed his departure due to wind gusts. During the takeoff roll he encountered a wind gust and the airplane departed the runway surface momentarily. The airplane then rapidly entered a nose down attitude and subsequently landed hard. The nose landing gear collapsed, and the airplane sustained substantial damage to the forward fuselage keel beam. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies could have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Pitch control-Incorrect use/operation

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that he delayed his departure due to wind gusts. During the takeoff roll he encountered a wind gust and the airplane departed the runway surface momentarily. The airplane then rapidly entered a nose down attitude and subsequently landed hard. The nose landing gear collapsed, and the airplane sustained substantial damage to the forward fuselage keel beam. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies could have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:45 MST
Nearest AirportGrand Canyon Ntl Park (1nm E)
Runway03/2
Runway Length8999 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T207A
Tail NumberN9317M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWestwind Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · TSIO-520-M · Reciprocating · 310
Seats8

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 23 · First Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 F / 21 F
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time17:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data