CESSNA 208B
Aniak, AK — May 15, 2014
Event Information
| Date | May 15, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC14CA036 |
| Event ID | 20140603X83103 |
| Location | Aniak, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.57583, -159.53500 |
| Airport | ANIAK |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 208B |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a forklift while taxiing.
Full Narrative
After unloading the airplane, the pilot did a walk around, then started the engine. As he began taxiing for takeoff, he misjudged the distance from the horizontal stabilizer and a fork lift that was parked near the cargo door. The horizontal stabilizer hit the forklift sustaining substantial damage. The operator stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.