Cessna 206G N756TA
29 March 1995 · Chevak, Alaska, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 29 March 1995 at about 13:50 local time, a Cessna 206G registered N756TA, operated by Arctic Circle Air, was involved in an accident near Chevak, Alaska, United States. One person was on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 13:50
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Chevak, Alaska, United States
- Nearest airport
- Chevak (VAK)
- Coordinates
- 61.5306, -165.6009
- Aircraft
- Cessna 206G
- Registration
- N756TA
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Arctic Circle Air
- Operating rule
- Part 135: Air Taxi & Commuter
- Purpose of flight
- Unknown
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Bethel → Unknown
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- ANC95LA040
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S MISJUDGMENT OF THE LANDING FLARE AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED TO AVOID STALLING THE AIRPLANE.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
THE PILOT, THE SOLE OCCUPANT, WAS COMPLETING A CARGO FLIGHT TO A REMOTE AIRSTRIP. THE WIND CONDITIONS VARIED FROM ALMOST CALM TO GUSTS OF ABOUT 25 KNOTS. DURING THE LANDING FLARE, THE AIRPLANE SUDDENLY DROPPED TO THE RUNWAY, LANDING ON THE MAIN LANDING GEAR AND TAIL. THE PILOT, WHO HOLDS A MECHANIC CERTIFICATE, INSPECTED THE AIRPLANE AND NOTED THAT THE TAIL SKID WAS BENT UPWARD. AFTER INSPECTION, THE PILOT DECIDED TO DEPART FOR THE COMPANY BASE. AN INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE TAIL WAS BENT UPWARD WITH WRINKLING OF THE UPPER EMPENNAGE SURFACE, JUST AFT OF THE CABIN.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Cessna 206 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug 1995 | Cessna 206 | Spokane, Washington, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 25 May 1995 | Cessna 206 | Bethel, Alaska, United States | Arctic Circle Air Service Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 27 Aug 1995 | Cessna 206 | Whitesboro, Texas, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 16 Jul 1995 | Cessna 206 | Williston, North Dakota, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 19 Jul 1995 | Cessna 206 | King Salmon, Alaska, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 29 Jul 1995 | Cessna 206G | Port Alsworth, Alaska, United States | William M Meaney | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 1995 | Cessna 180B | Cantwell, Alaska, United States | - | Fatal | 2 |
| 21 May 1995 | Cessna 150 | Wasilla, Alaska, United States | Alaska Air Academy | Fatal | 1 |
| 3 Jun 1995 | Piper J3C-65 | Palmer, Alaska, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 8 May 1995 | Piper PA-18 | Chugiak, Alaska, United States | Peter J. Kust | Fatal | 2 |
| 21 Jun 1995 | De Havilland DHC-2 | Nondalton, Alaska, United States | - | Fatal | 5 |
| 25 Jun 1995 | Piper PA-31 | Valdez, Alaska, United States | - | Fatal | 4 |