CESSNA U206F
Chugiak, AK — February 14, 2023
Event Information
| Date | February 14, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC23LA022 |
| Event ID | 20230215106736 |
| Location | Chugiak, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.41474, -149.50909 |
| Airport | Birchwood Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | U206F |
| 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 failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in flat light conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with a snow berm.
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.