Crash of a Cessna 207 Skywagon near Skwentna: 2 killed

Date & Time: Nov 6, 1981 at 1305 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair
Operator:
Registration:
N91083
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Galena - Anchorage
MSN:
207-0064
YOM:
1969
Location:
Skwentna
Alaska
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
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
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair
Operator:
Registration:
YV-244C
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Maroa – San Carlos de Río Negro
Location:
San Carlos de Rio Negro
Amazonas
Country:
Venezuela
Region:
South America
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
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair
Operator:
Air Freight Express
Registration:
N17464
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Casper - Erie
MSN:
207-0346
YOM:
1976
Location:
Casper-Natrona County
Wyoming
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
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
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair
Operator:
Registration:
N6441H
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Grand Canyon - Grand Canyon
MSN:
207-0527
YOM:
1979
Location:
Grand Canyon-National Park
Arizona
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
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
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair
Operator:
Registration:
N9552M
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Dillingham - Togiak
MSN:
207-0702
YOM:
1981
Location:
Dillingham
Alaska
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
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
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair
Operator:
Registration:
N6331H
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Anchorage - Anchorage
MSN:
207-0486
YOM:
1979
Location:
Denali National Park
Alaska
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
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:

Crash of a Cessna T207A Skywagon in Grand Canyon: 1 killed

Date & Time: May 24, 1981 at 1733 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair
Operator:
Registration:
N6324H
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Grand Canyon - Grand Canyon
MSN:
207-0483
YOM:
1978
Location:
Grand Canyon
Arizona
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
2980
Captain / Total hours on type:
257.00
Circumstances:
While completing an on-demand local touristic flight, the engine failed during normal cruise. The pilot reduced his altitude and attempted an emergency landing when the airplane crash landed in rough terrain. A passenger was killed while six other occupants escaped with minor or no injuries.
Probable cause:
Powerplant failure for undetermined reasons. The following contributing factors were reported:
- High density altitude, approximately 5,400 feet
- Rough/uneven terrain,
- Forced landing off airport on land.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 207 Skywagon in Cedar Rapids: 2 killed

Date & Time: Oct 16, 1980 at 0135 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair
Operator:
Air Freight Express
Registration:
N91026
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Cedar Rapids - Chicago
MSN:
207-0017
YOM:
1969
Location:
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
2910
Circumstances:
Few minutes after takeoff from Cedar Rapids, while cruising by night in marginal weather conditions, the single engine airplane entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed. Both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Uncontrolled descent and subsequent crash after the pilot suffered a spatial disorientation. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Physical impairment,
- Alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgment,
- Low ceiling,
- Fog,
- Visibility half a mile or less,
- Pilot's blood alcohol level 1,06‰.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 207A Skywagon in Nikiski

Date & Time: Sep 28, 1980 at 1105 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair
Operator:
Winward Passage Aviation
Registration:
N6244H
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Nikiski - Kalgin Island
MSN:
207-0449
YOM:
1978
Location:
Nikiski
Alaska
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
2301
Captain / Total hours on type:
1203.00
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Nikiski Airport, the single engine airplane collided with trees and crashed. Both occupants were seriously injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Collision with trees during initial climb after the pilot misused or failed to use flaps. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Premature liftoff,
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Improperly loaded aircraft,
- Downdrafts, updrafts,
- Full flaps takeoff,
- Over max gross weight.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 207 Skywagon in Paimiut

Date & Time: Aug 27, 1980 at 1920 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair
Operator:
Registration:
N1712U
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Bethel - Holy Cross
MSN:
207-0312
YOM:
1976
Location:
Paimiut
Alaska
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
1655
Captain / Total hours on type:
500.00
Circumstances:
En route from Bethel to Holy Cross, the pilot encountered technical problems with the engine that oversped and failed. He reduced his altitude and completed an emergency landing in Paimiut. The pilot escaped uninjured while the airplane was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine failure during normal cruise due to inadequate maintenance and inspection on part of the maintenance personnel. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Engine structure: other,
- Lack of lubrication - specific part, not system,
- Material failure,
- inadequate preflight preparation on part of the pilot,
- Propeller and accessories: governors,
- RPM-uncontrollable-overspeed,
- Rough terrain,
- Complete engine power loss,
- Forced landing off airport on land,
- N°4 main bearing turned, lube passages not aligned,
- Crankcase halves loose,
- Oil very black, tarry.
Final Report:
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