CESSNA U206
Diamond Point, NY — May 17, 2017
Event Information
| Date | May 17, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA307 |
| Event ID | 20170530X84515 |
| Location | Diamond Point, NY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.41000, -73.53250 |
| Airport | HARRIS |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | U206 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll with gusting wind conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during the takeoff roll, the airplane encountered a gust of wind and veered left off the runway centerline. He added, that the airplane became airborne, but that he did not have "enough time" to avoid a parked helicopter. Subsequently, the left wing impacted the helicopter. He then reduced the engine power and the airplane landed without further incident.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The automated weather observation system about 5 nautical miles from the accident site, about the time of the accident, reported the wind was from 230° at 12 knots, gusting to 17 knots. The pilot was departing on runway 22.
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.