No fatalities

Pilot Reports Poor Braking and Nose Over Following Tailwind Gust (N8313Q)

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. No fatalities were reported. 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 2026-07-04Data 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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Jan 2005 Cessna U206F accident near Prevost, WA?

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.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Jan 2005 Cessna U206F accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Jan 2005 involved a Cessna U206F, registration N8313Q, operated by West Isle Air, at Prevost, WA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot not identifying unsafe landing conditions, and his subsequent intentional swerve during the landing roll resulting in impacting a ditch. Contributing factors were the ice/frost on the grass/dirt one-way runway (1,560 feet in length), the unexpected tail wind gust, and the ditch he encountered after he…

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.