Crash of a Cessna 207 Skywagon near Kenai

Date & Time: Aug 3, 1982 at 1415 LT
Registration:
N1751U
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Kenai - Kenai
MSN:
207-0351
YOM:
1976
Location:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
5143
Captain / Total hours on type:
95.00
Aircraft flight hours:
2811
Circumstances:
Several black bears were spotted in a narrow canyon and the pilot began making tight, descending turns so his sightseeing passengers could get photographs. Reportedly, the stall warning horn came on, but the pilot continued the turns. He finally rolled out of the turn, but was headed uphill in the valley. The pilot was unable to maintain airspeed while climbing up the valley. Subsequently, the aircraft crashed and nosed over. The elevation of the crash site was about 3,000 feet and the reported temperature was 62° F. All six occupants were seriously injured.
Probable cause:
Occurrence #1: in flight collision with terrain/water
Phase of operation: climb
Findings
1. (f) terrain condition - mountainous/hilly
2. (c) preflight planning/preparation - improper - pilot in command
3. (c) diverted attention - pilot in command
4. (f) weather condition - high density altitude
5. (f) terrain condition - rising
6. Proper climb rate - not possible - pilot in command
7. Stall/mush - inadvertent - pilot in command
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Occurrence #2: nose over
Phase of operation: other
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 207 Skywagon in Franklinton: 1 killed

Date & Time: May 5, 1982 at 1430 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N73013
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Pine Bluff - New Orleans
MSN:
207-0554
YOM:
1980
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
4020
Captain / Total hours on type:
4020.00
Circumstances:
The passenger stated that after sharp turns at low altitude over a farm house they did a roll and were too low to recover prior to striking trees. The aircraft came to rest inverted in a 4-5 feet deep farm pond. The autopsy report shows the pilot's death by asphyxia due to drowning. The passenger also stated they had also flown low over a beach and performed a roll enroute from pine bluff.
Probable cause:
Occurrence #1: in flight collision with object
Phase of operation: maneuvering
Findings
1. (c) judgment - poor - pilot in command
2. (c) aerobatics - performed - pilot in command
3. Object - tree(s)
4. (c) proper altitude - not maintained - pilot in command
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 207 Skywagon in Port Graham

Date & Time: Jan 21, 1982 at 1130 LT
Registration:
N1729U
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Homer - Port Graham
MSN:
207-0329
YOM:
1976
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
4226
Captain / Total hours on type:
47.00
Aircraft flight hours:
5798
Circumstances:
The pilot reported that during a base to final turn, the aircraft was blown slightly off the center line of the runway. Also, he reported encountering a windshear effect from a nearby bluff. As the plane drifted to the right, it commenced a high sink rate and the pilot added power. However, the right main landing gear struck a snowberm at the edge of the runway. The plane continued in a relatively straight line for about 75 to 80 feet, then nosed over.
Probable cause:
In flight collision with terrain on landing - flare/touchdown due to improper compensation for wind conditions on part of the pilot. The following findings were reported:
- Unfavorable wind,
- Windshear,
- Snowbank.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 207A Skywagon in Tyonek: 4 killed

Date & Time: Dec 10, 1981 at 1640 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N9461M
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Tyonek - Anchorage
MSN:
207-0692
YOM:
1981
Location:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Captain / Total flying hours:
2300
Captain / Total hours on type:
550.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Tyonek Airstrip, while in initial climb in fog, the single engine airplane went out of control and crashed in the nearby inlet. All four occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the accident could not be determined. At the time of the accident, the aircraft was heavily loaded. The right front passenger was holding a child before takeoff.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 207 Skywagon near Skwentna: 2 killed

Date & Time: Nov 6, 1981 at 1305 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N91083
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Galena - Anchorage
MSN:
207-0064
YOM:
1969
Location:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
3400
Captain / Total hours on type:
210.00
Circumstances:
On a flight from Galena to Anchorage, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions. While flying in whiteout conditions with snow falls, the single engine airplane struck the ground and crashed, killing both occupants.
Probable cause:
Controlled collision with ground in normal cruise after the pilot continued VFR flight in adverse weather conditions. The following contributing factors were reported:
- The pilot failed to follow approved procedures,
- Snow,
- Whiteout conditions,
- Weather slightly worse than forecast,
- Operator cautioned pilot against using mystic pass,
- Drug screen positive for cannabinoids and acetaminophen.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 207 Skywagon in Venezuela: 3 killed

Date & Time: Sep 1, 1981
Operator:
Registration:
YV-244C
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Maroa – San Carlos de Río Negro
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances while completing a flight from Maroa to San Carlos de Río Negro. Three occupants were killed while a passenger was found walking in the jungle three days after the crash.

Crash of a Cessna T207 Skywagon in Casper: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 21, 1981 at 1930 LT
Registration:
N17464
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Casper - Erie
MSN:
207-0346
YOM:
1976
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
6939
Captain / Total hours on type:
4673.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Casper-Natrona County Airport, while climbing, the single engine airplane struck trees and crash landed in a field. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure during initial climb due to fuel starvation. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Poor/inadequate design,
- Powerplant, fuel system,
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Improperly loaded aircraft,
- Cargo shifted,
- Forced landing off airport on land,
- Vapor lock,
- Approximately 310 lbs over MTOW,
- Cargo shifted at impact, crushing the pilot.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna T207A Skywagon in Grand Canyon

Date & Time: Aug 18, 1981 at 1143 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N6441H
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Grand Canyon - Grand Canyon
MSN:
207-0527
YOM:
1979
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
2690
Captain / Total hours on type:
814.00
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed Grand Canyon-National Park Airport on a local touristic flight with six passengers and one pilot on board. Few minutes after takeoff, the engine failed. The pilot attempted an emergency landing when the airplane crash landed in a field near Tusayan. The aircraft was destroyed and all seven occupants were seriously injured.
Probable cause:
Engine malfunction during traffic pattern-circling due to mismanagement of fuel. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Fuel starvation,
- Selector valves obstructed,
- Rough/uneven terrain,
- Forced landing off airport on land,
- 15-20 gallons of fuel in right tank,
- 2 gallons of fuel in left tank,
- No fuel flow from selector in right tank position.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 207 Skywagon near Dillingham: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 4, 1981 at 1145 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N9552M
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Dillingham - Togiak
MSN:
207-0702
YOM:
1981
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
3704
Captain / Total hours on type:
173.00
Circumstances:
Few minutes after takeoff from Dillingham, the single engine airplane stalled and crashed in a canyon, bursting into flames. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Probable cause:
Stall in flight after the pilot failed to maintain flying speed.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 207 Skywagon in Denali National Park: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jun 23, 1981
Operator:
Registration:
N6331H
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Anchorage - Anchorage
MSN:
207-0486
YOM:
1979
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Captain / Total flying hours:
3500
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed Anchorage on an on-demand charter flight over the Denali National Park, carrying one pilot and four tourists. While flying between 8,000 and 13,000 feet near circular end of box canyon, the pilot flew into blind canyon when the airplane struck peaks obscured by clouds and crashed. The wreckage was found few hours later and all five occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Controlled collision with ground due to improper in-flight decisions on part of the pilot. The following contributing factors were reported:
- The pilot misjudged distance, speed, altitude or clearance,
- Flew into blind canyon,
- High density altitude,
- Peaks obscured by clouds.
Final Report: