CircumFlightN206JM Cessna U206 accident
NTSB GAA18CA491 · 2018-08-16 · Barter Island, AK · near BTI
Docket — crew, injuries and powerplant
Summary
The pilot reported that, while turning left from the runway onto a taxiway, a wind gust lifted the right wing and that the airplane then flipped over and came to rest off the taxiway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airport’s automated weather observation station reported that, about 17 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 250° at 35 knots, gusting to 44 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 25.
Full narrative
The pilot reported that, while turning left from the runway onto a taxiway, a wind gust lifted the right wing, the airplane flipped and came to rest off the taxiway.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and vertical stabilizer.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 17 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 250° at 35 knots, gusting 44 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 25.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control while taxiing in gusting wind conditions. The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident.
Circumstances
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury
- Minor
- Weather conditions
- Visual Meteorological Cond
- Light condition
- Day
- Sky condition
- OVC
- Ceiling (ft)
- 3500
- Visibility (sm)
- 10
- Wind direction
- 250
- Wind speed (kt)
- 35
- Temperature (F)
- 46
- Nearest airport
- BARTER ISLAND
- Distance from field
- 0.0
- Airport elevation
- 55
Aircraft
| Registration | Make | Model | Damage | FAR part |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N206JM | Cessna | U206 | SUBS | 135 |
Sequence of events
| # | Occurrence | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taxi-from runway Other weather encounter | Taxi |
| 2 | Taxi-from runway Loss of control on ground defining | Taxi |
| 3 | Taxi Roll over | Taxi |