Cessna U206F N902CT
31 October 1999 · Challis, Idaho, United States · Fatal
Summary
On 31 October 1999 at about 16:35 local time, a Cessna U206F registered N902CT was involved in an accident near Challis, Idaho, United States. 4 people were on board and 4 died. 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 16:35
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Challis, Idaho, United States
- Nearest airport
- Triple Creek
- Coordinates
- 44.6506, -114.1490
- Aircraft
- Cessna U206F
- Registration
- N902CT
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 135: Air Taxi & Commuter
- Purpose of flight
- Unknown
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Challis → Unknown
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- SEA00FA012
People
4 people died.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Probable cause
Aircraft control was not maintained. The pilot's improper decision to abort the landing and flight into a box canyon were factors.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
A witness observed the aircraft approach the airstrip from the west, for landing to the east. While on final approach, power fluctuations were heard. The aircraft touched down on the approach end of the airstrip, then bounced into the air to about 20 feet. The witness then heard the pilot apply corrective power for about three to five seconds before full power was applied. The aircraft continued to travel the length of the airstrip, gaining little altitude, before the witness lost sight of the aircraft beyond the trees at the upper end of the airstrip. The aircraft continued up a narrow valley surrounded by rising terrain. About one mile into the canyon, the aircraft collided with the valley floor in a near vertical attitude. During the post-accident investigation, no evidence was found of a mechanical failure or malfunction. The owner/operator of the aircraft reported that the pilot was aware that landings were to be made to the east and takeoff to the west. Takeoff to the east is not recommended due to rapidly rising terrain.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Cessna U206F accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 1999 | Cessna U206F | Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela | Serami Aerotaxi | Fatal | 2 |
| 7 Aug 1998 | Cessna U206F | Stanley, Idaho, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 22 Apr 2000 | Cessna U206F | Wanaka, New Zealand | William L. James | Fatal | 6 |
| 13 Apr 2000 | Cessna U206F | Delta Junction, Alaska, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 16 Nov 2000 | Cessna U206F | Cambridge, Idaho, United States | Baker Aircraft Service | Fatal | 2 |
| 1 May 1997 | Cessna U206F | Hope, Alaska, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
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| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jul 1999 | Air Tractor AT-502 | Shelley, Idaho, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 4 Nov 1999 | Kaman K-1200 | Emida, Idaho, United States | Mountain West Helicopters, LLC | No injuries | - |
| 3 Jul 1999 | Piper PA-31-350 | Garden Valley, Idaho, United States | Salmon Air, Inc. | Minor injuries | - |
| 12 Sep 1999 | Gentry SERIES 5 VIXEN | Naples, Idaho, United States | Daniel Byler | Fatal | 2 |
| 13 Mar 1999 | Piper PA-28-140 | Rexburg, Idaho, United States | Dean R. Hathaway | Serious injuries | - |
| 15 Sep 1999 | Stinson 108-2 | Burley, Idaho, United States | - | No injuries | - |