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Commuter Flight Departure Ends in Nose-Over After Drifting Left (N1276P)

Toksook Bay, AK, US

On February 10, 2004, a Cessna 208B (registration N1276P) was involved in an aviation accident near Toksook Bay, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate planning and decision to initiate a takeoff into a crosswind that exceeded the airplane's demonstrated crosswind component, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, and subsequent collision with terrain… 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.

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

A commuter flight drifted left during takeoff in crosswind conditions and nosed over off the runway, sustaining damage to wings, fuselage, and empennage.

Departure and Conditions

The commercial certificated pilot was conducting a visual flight rules (VFR) scheduled commuter flight. The runway measured 3,200 feet in length and 60 feet in width. Its surface had areas of packed snow and ice. A right crosswind was estimated between 15 and 25 knots. The airplane's maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity for takeoff or landing is 20 knots.

Takeoff Roll and Drift

Approximately 300 feet after beginning the takeoff roll, at an airspeed between 30 and 50 knots, the airplane began to drift to the left. The pilot was unable to correct the drift. The airplane subsequently departed off the left side of the runway and nosed over.

Damage

The accident resulted in damage to the wings, fuselage, and empennage.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Feb 2004 Cessna 208B accident near Toksook Bay, AK?

A commuter flight drifted left during takeoff in crosswind conditions and nosed over off the runway, sustaining damage to wings, fuselage, and empennage.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Feb 2004 Cessna 208B accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Feb 2004 involved a Cessna 208B, registration N1276P, at Toksook Bay, AK.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's inadequate planning and decision to initiate a takeoff into a crosswind that exceeded the airplane's demonstrated crosswind component, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, and subsequent collision with terrain and nose over. Factors contributing to the accident were the…

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20040213X00191. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.