Casualties unknown

2005-01-14: Cessna U206F (N8313Q) — West Isle Air — Prevost, WA

Prevost, WA, US

On January 14, 2005, a Cessna U206F (registration N8313Q) operated by West Isle Air was involved in an aviation accident near Prevost, WA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot not identifying unsafe landing conditions, and his subsequent intentional swerve during the landing roll resulting in impacting a ditch. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot reports that after touchdown, braking was poor to none. A strong tailwind gust led to a decision to swerve off the runway, impacting a dirt mound and causing the aircraft to nose over, resulting in structural damage.

Incident Overview

A pilot conducted a fly-over to assess runway conditions, including wind direction and speed. The runway was reported clear of snow with no indication of ice or frost. Winds in a nearby bay were estimated at 10 knots or less.

Pilot's Account

Immediately after touchdown, the pilot noted that the airplane felt like it had no traction, with braking action described as poor to none. After several hundred feet of ground roll, a "strong" gust of wind was felt on the tail. The pilot decided to swerve north of the runway to avoid impacting trees at the runway's end. The airplane subsequently impacted a soft mound of dirt that was not initially visible, causing the airplane to slowly nose over.

Damage Assessment

In the event, the airplane's left strut was broken, the left wing was bent aft, the engine firewall and chin were crushed, and the aft fuselage was crushed and bent.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20050118X00065. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.