Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ANC06CA053

AKIACHAK, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N91099

Cessna 207

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The commercial certificated pilot had concluded the first leg of a Title 14, CFR Part 135 cross-country flight between various remote villages. The pilot parked the airplane and unloaded three of the five passengers. The two remaining passengers stayed onboard before continuing on to the next village. While parked, the airplane's right elevator was struck by a villager's sled that was being pulled by an all terrain vehicle. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right elevator assembly.

Probable Cause and Findings

The failure of the driver of an all terrain vehicle to maintain adequate visual lookout while maneuvering on the ramp, which resulted in a collision with the parked accident airplane's elevator.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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