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Ground Collision Between Two Cessnas at Remote Airport (N2649Z)

Buckland, AK, US

On September 8, 1997, a Cessna 402C (registration N2649Z) operated by Hageland Aviation Services Inc was involved in an aviation accident near Buckland, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The failure of the pilot of the Cessna 402C, N2649Z, to maintain adequate clearance while taxiing alongside the stationary Cessna 208B, N1123R. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A Cessna 402C and a Cessna 208B collided on the ramp as the 402C began a right turn, striking the 208B's right aileron with its tail.

Incident Overview

A ground collision occurred between two Cessna aircraft parked on the ramp area of a remote airport. The involved aircraft were a Cessna 402C, registration N2649Z, and a Cessna 208B, registration N1123R. Both airplanes had passengers on board and were preparing to depart on charter flights.

Sequence of Events

According to the investigation, the Cessna 402C was positioned to the right and slightly behind the Cessna 208B. The pilot of the Cessna 402C initiated a right turn to exit the parking spot. During this maneuver, the tail of the Cessna 402C struck the right aileron of the Cessna 208B.

Damage

The collision resulted in damage to the tail of the Cessna 402C and the right aileron of the Cessna 208B. Further details on the extent of damage are not specified in the source.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 Sept 1997 Cessna 402C accident near Buckland, AK?

A Cessna 402C and a Cessna 208B collided on the ramp as the 402C began a right turn, striking the 208B's right aileron with its tail.

Were there any fatalities in the 8 Sept 1997 Cessna 402C accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 Sept 1997 involved a Cessna 402C, registration N2649Z, operated by Hageland Aviation Services Inc, at Buckland, AK.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The failure of the pilot of the Cessna 402C, N2649Z, to maintain adequate clearance while taxiing alongside the stationary Cessna 208B, N1123R.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X08769. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.