Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 207 near Crooked Creek, AK — 2009-06-17

Final reportANC09LA058
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Date
2009-06-17
Location
Crooked Creek, AK, USA
Airport
CJX
Aircraft
CESSNA 207
Registration
N1623U
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Maneuvering

Probable cause

A total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.

NTSB narrative

The commercial pilot was on a Title 14, CFR Part 91, other work use flight when the accident occurred. As he approached his destination airport, he said he saw a large rain squall moving over the airport, and he elected to remain south of the airport to allow time for it to move. He reported that while maneuvering the airplane at 1,000 feet msl, all engine power was lost. Unable to restore engine power, the pilot selected a marshy tree-covered area as a forced landing site. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage during the forced landing. The NTSB discovered no mechanical problems with the engine during a postaccident teardown and examination.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Engine power loss
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have chosen to divert to avoid the rain squall earlier.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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