No fatalities

CESSNA 207A accident at Pilot Station, AK, 16 Apr 2022

Pilot Station, AK, United States

On April 16, 2022, a CESSNA 207A operated by RYAN AIR INC was involved in an aviation accident near Pilot Station, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in crosswind conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in crosswind conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Decision related to condition