Casualties unknown

2000-06-23: Cessna 206 (N511RB) — Gerlach, NV

Gerlach, NV, US

On June 23, 2000, a Cessna 206 (registration N511RB) was involved in an aviation accident near Gerlach, NV. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's attempt to takeoff from an unsuitable area and his collision with a dirt berm. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft attempting to take off from a pasture in Nevada struck a dirt berm. The flight originated in Boise, Idaho, bound for Santa Monica, California, but the pilot could not be contacted.

What happened

A light airplane was involved in an incident while attempting to depart from an open field located in Nevada. During the takeoff roll, the aircraft struck a dirt berm, resulting in damage to the airframe. The specific registration of the aircraft was not identified in the available records.

The flight had originally departed from Boise, Idaho, with a planned destination of Santa Monica, California. However, the exact date and time of the initial departure were not recorded in the source documentation. The aircraft made an unscheduled stop at the pasture in Nevada, but the reason for this en route halt was not determined by investigators.

The investigation

Investigators attempted to gather more information regarding the incident by contacting the owner or pilot associated with the aircraft. Despite repeated efforts made by both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), these attempts were unsuccessful, and no further details could be obtained from the operator.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X21277. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.