Accident Details
Date
Thursday, May 15, 2014
NTSB Number
ANC14CA036
Location
Aniak, AK
Event ID
20140603X83103
Coordinates
61.575832, -159.535003
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a forklift while taxiing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N1275N
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
208B0756
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
WIN WIN AVIATION INC
Address
7300 THOMPSON MILL RD
Status
Deregistered
City
WAKE FOREST
State / Zip Code
NC 27587-9087
Country
United States
Analysis
After unloading the airplane, the pilot did a walk around, then started the engine. As he began taxiing for takeoff, he misjudged the distance from the horizontal stabilizer and a fork lift that was parked near the cargo door. The horizontal stabilizer hit the forklift sustaining substantial damage. The operator stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC14CA036