CESSNA 207
Shaw Island, WA — April 8, 2014
Event Information
| Date | April 8, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR14CA162 |
| Event ID | 20140409X75127 |
| Location | Shaw Island, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.57555, -122.97528 |
| Airport | Shaw Island |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 207 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing flare with a gusting tailwind.
Full Narrative
During the landing flare on the uphill runway of the private grass airstrip, the airplane encountered a quartering tailwind gust causing it to shift left of the centerline. The pilot applied corrective control inputs avoiding a ditch; however, the left horizontal stabilizer struck a rock berm. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer and elevator during the accident sequence. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airstrip was comprised of grass and gravel, and was wet at the time of the accident.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.