Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 207A near Pilot Station, AK — 2022-04-16

Final reportANC22LA031
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Date
2022-04-16
Location
Pilot Station, AK, USA
Airport
OAK
Aircraft
CESSNA 207A
Registration
N73503
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in crosswind conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during takeoff, a crosswind pushed the airplane to the right. He aborted the takeoff and attempted to correct for the right drift to no avail. Subsequently, the airplane continued to the right, exited the runway, impacted a snowbank, and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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