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Left Wing and Propeller Struck Runway During Back-Taxi on Snow-Covered Gravel (N303GV)

Brevig Mission, AK, US

On December 19, 2005, a Cessna 208 (registration N303GV) operated by Hageland Aviation Services, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Brevig Mission, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions, which resulted in the left wing striking the ground while taxiing. A factor in the accident was a crosswind. 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

While back-taxiing on a snow-covered gravel runway, a gust of wind lifted the right wing, causing the left wing and propeller to strike the runway, resulting in substantial damage.

Accident Details

The accident occurred after a landing on runway 04, which was snow-covered gravel. The pilot, who held an airline transport pilot certificate, had to correct for a left crosswind during the landing. According to the operator, after the airplane landed and while the pilot was turning the airplane to the left to begin a back-taxi on the same runway, a gust of wind lifted the right wing. This caused the left wing and propeller to strike the runway surface, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing.

Aircraft Information

The operator reported that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane. The specific aircraft type, registration, and engine count are not specified in the source.

Operator Report

The operator provided the account of the sequence of events. No information regarding injuries, fatalities, or the time of day was included in the source.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Dec 2005 Cessna 208 accident near Brevig Mission, AK?

While back-taxiing on a snow-covered gravel runway, a gust of wind lifted the right wing, causing the left wing and propeller to strike the runway, resulting in substantial damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Dec 2005 Cessna 208 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Dec 2005 involved a Cessna 208, registration N303GV, operated by Hageland Aviation Services, Inc., at Brevig Mission, AK.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions, which resulted in the left wing striking the ground while taxiing. A factor in the accident was a crosswind.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20060113X00067. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.