Casualties unknown

1997-10-09: Cessna U-206E (N9428G) — Aeronautical Services, Inc. — Friday Harbor, WA

Friday Harbor, WA, US

On October 9, 1997, a Cessna U-206E (registration N9428G) operated by Aeronautical Services, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Friday Harbor, WA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's failure to park with the aircraft headed into the wind in high wind conditions. A factor include the high wind condition. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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While parking at a US Customs office, a gust from the 7 to 8 o'clock position lifted the left wing and tail, causing the right wing and propeller to strike the pavement. Winds were 22 knots gusting over 30 knots.

Incident Overview

According to the pilot's account, while taxiing in to park at the US Customs office, a gust of wind from the 7 to 8 o'clock position caused the left wing to rise. This was followed by the tail of the aircraft lifting, which resulted in the right wing striking the pavement. Subsequently, a propeller strike occurred.

Meteorological Conditions

Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the incident. The reported wind was 22 knots, with gusts exceeding 30 knots.

Observations

The pilot described the wind direction as coming from the 7 to 8 o'clock position relative to the aircraft. The sequence of events began with the left wing being lifted, then the tail, leading to the right wing contacting the ground and a propeller strike. No further details were provided regarding aircraft type, registration, operator, location, date, number of occupants, injuries, or damage extent.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X09125. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.