No fatalities
CESSNA 207 accident at Newtok, AK, 2 Feb 2023
On February 2, 2023, a CESSNA 207 operated by Yute Air Commuter was involved in an aviation accident near Newtok, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind on an ice-covered runway, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent impact with a snowbank. A factor was the check airman’s inadequate supervision. 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 failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind on an ice-covered runway, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent impact with a snowbank. A factor was the check airman’s inadequate supervision.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotInstructor/check pilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedEffect on operationEffect on equipment