Monday, February 26, 2018

Cessna 207, N1658U: Accident occurred February 25, 2018 at Newtok Airport (PAEW), Alaska

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Anchorage, Alaska

Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms

http://registry.faa.gov/N1658U 

Location: Newtok, AK
Accident Number: GAA18CA154
Date & Time: 02/25/2018, 1320 AKS
Registration: N1658U
Aircraft: CESSNA 207
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Positioning 

Analysis

The pilot reported that during a return flight, he elected to fly from the right pilot seat, to allow a cargo-handler to sit in the left pilot seat. The taxi to the runway was short and required little rudder input. However, during takeoff, as he added power, he "did not seem" to have full right rudder authority and he was unable to maintain the runway centerline. Subsequently, the airplane exited the left side of the runway, struck a small ridge, and came to rest nose down.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and left-wing.

The pilot further reported that, after the accident, he realized the airplane had stow-able rudder pedals on the right side, and that they had been placed in the "stowed" position.

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:
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly check that the flight controls were correctly configured before takeoff. 

Findings

Aircraft
Directional control - Attain/maintain not possible (Cause)
Rudder - Inadequate inspection

Personnel issues
Aircraft control - Pilot (Cause)
Lack of action - Pilot (Factor)

Factual Information

History of Flight

Takeoff
Loss of control on ground (Defining event)
Runway excursion
Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)

Nose over/nose down

Pilot Information

Certificate: Airline Transport; Flight Instructor; Commercial; Foreign
Age: 72, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Right
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): Airplane Multi-engine; Airplane Single-engine; Instrument Airplane
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 2 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 11/29/2017
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 09/17/2017
Flight Time:  (Estimated) 21930 hours (Total, all aircraft), 1800 hours (Total, this make and model), 2185 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 70 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 25 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 4 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft) 

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Manufacturer: CESSNA
Registration: N1658U
Model/Series: 207 UNDESIGNATED
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1974
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 20700258
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 7
Date/Type of Last Inspection:  100 Hour
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 3800 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time:
Engine Manufacturer: CONT MOTOR
ELT: Installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: IO 520 SERIES
Registered Owner: MICHAEL WADE RENFRO
Rated Power: 300 hp
Operator: PAKLOOK AIR
Operating Certificate(s) Held: Commuter Air Carrier (135); On-demand Air Taxi (135)
Operator Does Business As: Yute Commuter Service
Operator Designator Code: 

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: PAVA, 75 ft msl
Observation Time: 2226 UTC
Distance from Accident Site: 45 Nautical Miles
Direction from Accident Site: 323°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Few / 600 ft agl
Temperature/Dew Point: -12°C / -13°C
Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 2900 ft agl
Visibility:  3 Miles
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 23 knots, 100°
Visibility (RVR):
Altimeter Setting: 29.68 inches Hg
Visibility (RVV):
Precipitation and Obscuration: Light - Snow; Moderate - Mist
Departure Point: Newtok, AK (EWU)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: Company VFR
Destination: BETHEL, AK (BET)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1320 AKS
Type of Airspace: Class G 

Airport Information

Airport: NEWTOK (EWU)
Runway Surface Type: Gravel
Airport Elevation: 25 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Snow
Runway Used: 33
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 2202 ft / 35 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: None

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None
Latitude, Longitude: 60.938333, -164.640278 (est)

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