No fatalities
11 Mar 2017: CESSNA 208 — Makana Kai Air — Kalaupapa, HI
On 11 Mar 2017, a CESSNA 208 operated by Makana Kai Air was involved in an aviation accident near Kalaupapa, HI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's attempted aborted landing late in the landing sequence because she saw another airplane on the runway facing her with its propeller turning, which resulted in a hard landing, a subsequent loss of directional control, and ground loop. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot's attempted aborted landing late in the landing sequence because she saw another airplane on the runway facing her with its propeller turning, which resulted in a hard landing, a subsequent loss of directional control, and ground loop.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Causes
Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilotEffect on operation
Other contributing factors
Capability exceeded