On October 16, 1998, a Britten-norman BN-2A (registration N6522T) was involved in an aviation accident near English Bay, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot-in-command's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions, and failure to maintain adequate clearance from the parked airplane. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During departure from runway 19, an airplane collided with a parked airplane on the east edge. Both pilots stated there was room to taxi past. No ramp exists, requiring parking on runway edge.
Incident Details
The airplane was departing runway 19 when it collided with an airplane parked across the east edge of the runway. Winds were from 240 degrees magnetic at 20 knots gusting to 25 knots.
Airport Conditions
The airport has no ramp area, necessitating that airplanes park on the edge of the runway. The airstrip is 1,850 feet long and 50 feet wide.
Pilot Statements
The pilots of both airplanes told the NTSB investigator-in-charge that there was room to taxi past the parked airplane.
Investigation
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident.
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