No fatalities

16 Aug 2018: Cessna U206 F — Ground Imaging Inc — Barter Island, AK

Barter Island, AK, United States

On 16 Aug 2018, a Cessna U206 F operated by Ground Imaging Inc was involved in an aviation accident near Barter Island, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control while taxiing in gusting wind conditions. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A pilot reported a wind gust lifted the right wing during a left turn from runway to taxiway, causing the airplane to flip and come to rest off the taxiway. Substantial damage to right wing and vertical stabilizer.

Incident Overview

A pilot reported that, while executing a left turn from the runway onto a taxiway, a wind gust lifted the right wing of the airplane. The maneuver resulted in the aircraft flipping over and coming to rest off the taxiway.

Damage Assessment

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and vertical stabilizer.

Pilot Report

The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.

Weather Conditions

The automated weather observation station at the airport reported that, approximately 17 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 250° at 35 knots, gusting to 44 knots. The pilot had landed the airplane on runway 25.

Contributing factors

Causes

Crosswind correction — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Other contributing factors

Effect on operation