Summary
On June 04, 1996, a Cessna 207 (N91052) was involved in an accident near Akiachak, AK. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the variable crosswinds and the short runway.
On June 4, 1996, about 1500 Alaska daylight time, a wheel equipped Cessna 207 airplane, N91052, sustained substantial damage during an aborted takeoff from the Akiachak Airport, Akiachak, Alaska. The commercial certificated pilot, and the sole passenger aboard, received minor injuries. The on-demand, 14 CFR Part 135 flight operated in visual meteorological conditions. A company VFR flight plan was in effect.
According to the company's Director of Operations (D.O.), the pilot was attempting to takeoff from runway 11 in crosswind conditions. Runway 11 is gravel surfaced, and 1600 feet long, by 50 feet wide. The D.O said the pilot was dissatisfied with the airplane's acceleration, and elected to abort the takeoff.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC96LA082. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N91052.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the variable crosswinds and the short runway.
Aircraft Information
Analysis
On June 4, 1996, about 1500 Alaska daylight time, a wheel equipped Cessna 207 airplane, N91052, sustained substantial damage during an aborted takeoff from the Akiachak Airport, Akiachak, Alaska. The commercial certificated pilot, and the sole passenger aboard, received minor injuries. The on-demand, 14 CFR Part 135 flight operated in visual meteorological conditions. A company VFR flight plan was in effect.
According to the company's Director of Operations (D.O.), the pilot was attempting to takeoff from runway 11 in crosswind conditions. Runway 11 is gravel surfaced, and 1600 feet long, by 50 feet wide. The D.O said the pilot was dissatisfied with the airplane's acceleration, and elected to abort the takeoff. The pilot was unable to stop the airplane prior to the end of the runway, and the airplane continued off the end of the runway, entered a small ditch, and nosed over.
The pilot's written statement submitted to the NTSB indicates that the pilot was attempting to takeoff in variable crosswind conditions. The pilot stated that the observed wind was from approximately 340 to 020 degrees at 10 knots. He wrote that during the takeoff roll, about one-half way down the runway, he noted a 10 knot decrease in airspeed. He elected to immediately abort the takeoff, but was unable to stop the airplane prior to it going off the end of the runway and sliding into a shallow depression. The nosegear collapsed, and the airplane nosed over. The pilot believes the abrupt change in indicated airspeed was due to windshear. The pilot reported there was no preaccident mechanical malfunction with the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC96LA082