CESSNA 208B
Chevak, AK — March 13, 2021
Event Information
| Date | March 13, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC21LA025 |
| Event ID | 20210316102764 |
| Location | Chevak, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.53785, -165.60223 |
| Airport | CHEVAK |
| 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 | 5 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control during the back-taxi for departure in strong crosswind conditions which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the snow-and-ice-covered runway.
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.