Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 206 near Fairbanks, AK — 2024-06-08

Final reportANC24LA046
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Date
2024-06-08
Location
Fairbanks, AK, USA
Airport
2AK1
Aircraft
CESSNA 206
Registration
N8795Q
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions.

NTSB narrative

The pilot departed with a quartering headwind which ranged from calm to gusting. Shortly after rotation the pilot reported encountering a gust of wind that pushed the airplane to the left. The pilot attempted to correct with opposite aileron and rudder; however, the airplane impacted the trees along the left side of the runway which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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