Pilot Debrief

CESSNA U206F near Chugiak, AK — 2023-02-14

Final reportANC23LA022
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Date
2023-02-14
Location
Chugiak, AK, USA
Airport
BCV
Aircraft
CESSNA U206F
Registration
N9572G
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in flat light conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with a snow berm.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that the runway had about 12 inches of new snow and the runway edge lights were not visible. During the takeoff run, in flat light conditions, he was unable to determine the centerline of the runway, and the airplane subsequently drifted left of centerline. The left main landing gear impacted a snow berm along the edge of the runway and the airplane spun around 90°, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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