Incident Overview
The pilot, who holds a commercial certificate, was operating a flight under Title 14, CFR Part 135, which involved multiple legs between remote villages. After completing the first leg, the pilot parked the airplane and allowed three of the five passengers to disembark. The remaining two passengers stayed on board for the subsequent leg to the next village.
Damage Details
While the airplane was parked, a sled being pulled by an all terrain vehicle (ATV) struck the right elevator. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the right elevator assembly.
Aftermath
The incident occurred on the ground without any reported injuries. The specific location, aircraft type, and other details were not provided in the source.