On December 10, 1995, a Cessna U206G (registration N5293X) was involved in an aviation accident near Selawik, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane by failing to ensure that all the airplane's doors were properly closed. A factor associated with the accident is an open door. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot aborted takeoff after hearing an unusual noise at rotation speed, but could not stop on the remaining runway and collided with a snowbank while attempting to turn onto an intersecting runway.
Incident Overview
A pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, just as the airplane reached rotation speed, an unusual noise was heard. The pilot elected to abort the takeoff. However, the airplane could not be stopped on the remaining runway.
Maneuver and Collision
In an attempt to avoid overrunning the runway end, the pilot attempted to turn the airplane onto an intersecting runway. The airplane was unable to complete the turn and subsequently collided with a snowbank.
Pilot's Observation
The pilot believes that the noise heard during the takeoff roll originated from either an unsecured cargo door or an unsecured passenger door.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 10 Dec 1995 Cessna U206G accident near Selawik, AK?
A pilot aborted takeoff after hearing an unusual noise at rotation speed, but could not stop on the remaining runway and collided with a snowbank while attempting to turn onto an intersecting runway.
Were there any fatalities in the 10 Dec 1995 Cessna U206G accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 10 Dec 1995 involved a Cessna U206G, registration N5293X, at Selawik, AK.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane by failing to ensure that all the airplane's doors were properly closed. A factor associated with the accident is an open door.
A SkyWalk Join't 3 paraglider crashed into the ground near Las Vizcachas, Chile, on September 1, 2024. The pilot and passenger sustained serious spinal…
PARAPENTE (ULTRALIVIANO NO MOTORIZADO)·2024-09-01DGAC Chile
A Cessna 172N struck electrical cables while on final approach to land at Aucó Aerodrome in Chile. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft sustained damage…
A Bombardier DHC-8-402 suffered a tail strike during landing at Puerto Williams on September 9, 2024. All 76 occupants were unharmed, but the aircraft…
A MYD JS-MD 3 glider veered off the runway and struck a wall at Vitacura Aerodrome on January 6, 2025. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft sustained…
A recreational paraglider flight in Puchuncaví, Chile, ended with the pilot sustaining serious injuries after a rapid descent and impact with a hillside on…
PARAPENTE (ULTRALIVIANO NO MOTORIZADO)·2025-03-29DGAC Chile
A Tecnam P2006T landed on its belly at an aerodrome in Poland after the crew failed to confirm landing gear deployment. The incident resulted in no injuries…