Wednesday, June 07, 2017
Birdstrike: Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, N754KP; accident occurred May 22, 2017 in Skagway, Alaska
Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board
The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.
Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Juneau, Alaska
Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:
Alaska Seaplanes
Kalinin Partners LLC
Location: Skagway, Alaska
Accident Number: GAA17CA311
Date and Time: May 22, 2017, 08:45 Local
Registration: N754KP
Aircraft: Cessna 208
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Birdstrike
Injuries: 8 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 135: Air taxi & commuter - Scheduled
Analysis
The pilot reported that, while en route, about 1,500 ft, he saw a goose approaching the airplane. He added that he attempted to turn and avoid the goose, but the goose impacted the windscreen. The pilot landed the airplane at a nearby airport without further incident.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the windscreen and fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause and Findings
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
An in-flight collision with a goose.
Findings
Environmental issues Animal(s)/bird(s) - Ability to respond/compensate
Factual Information
History of Flight
Enroute Birdstrike (Defining event)
Pilot Information
Certificate: Commercial
Age: 24,Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land; Multi-engine land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: Unknown
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 2 Without waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: October 6, 2016
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: April 18, 2017
Flight Time: (Estimated) 1075 hours (Total, all aircraft), 95 hours (Total, this make and model), 910 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 95 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 70 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 2 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N754KP
Model/Series: 208B
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2007
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 208B1264
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 10
Date/Type of Last Inspection: May 10, 2017 AAIP
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 9062 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Turbo prop
Airframe Total Time: 2423.3 Hrs
Engine Manufacturer: Honeywell
ELT: C126 installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: TPE331-12JR
Registered Owner:
Rated Power: 900 Horsepower
Operator:
Operating Certificate(s) Held: Commuter air carrier (135), On-demand air taxi (135)
Operator Does Business As: Alaska Seaplanes
Operator Designator Code: P9KA
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC)
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: PAGY,20 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 9 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 15:53 Local
Direction from Accident Site: 336°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 3 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: / None
Wind Direction: 40°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 29.81 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 9°C / 5°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: JUNEAU, AK (JNU)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: Company VFR
Destination: SKAGWAY, AK (SGY)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time:
Type of Airspace: Class G
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 7 None Aircraft
Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 8 None
Latitude, Longitude: 59.321945,-135.206115(est)
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