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Engine Failure During Takeoff Leads to Crash Landing at Napaskiak Airfield (N18AA)

Napaskiak, United States of AmericaTakeoff (climb)

On October 30, 1978, a Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair (registration N18AA) operated by Bush Air was involved in an aviation accident near Napaskiak, United States of America during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure during initial climb for undetermined reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced engine failure during takeoff at Napaskiak Airfield, crash landing and striking a drainage ditch. All seven occupants escaped with no or minor injuries; the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident

During takeoff at Napaskiak Airfield, the aircraft's engine failed. The subsequent crash landing resulted in the aircraft striking a drainage ditch before coming to rest. All seven occupants of the aircraft escaped the accident with no injuries or minor injuries. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.

Probable Cause and Contributing Factors

The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was an engine failure during initial climb for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors reported included the presence of ice or slush on the runway and the runway being soft.

Engine failure

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