Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair

Operator:

Frank M. Stankovich

Registration:

N91061

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Private

Survivors:

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Madison - Wheeling

MSN:

207-0048

YOM:

1969

Location:

East Troy

Wisconsin

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Region:

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

650

Captain / Total hours on type:

50.00

Circumstances:

While cruising by night on a flight from Madison to Wheeling, the single engine airplane went out of control, entered a dive and crashed in East Troy. Both occupants were killed. The pilot was intoxicated at the time of the accident.

Probable cause:

Uncontrolled descent following pilot's physical impairment. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgment,
- Blood alcohol level 1,45‰.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 207 Skywagon in Spa

Date & Time: Aug 8, 1976

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Aero Paraclub Spa

Registration:

OO-SPW

Flight Type:

Training

Survivors:

Site:

MSN:

207-0211

YOM:

1972

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Circumstances:

Crashed in unknown circumstances. No casualties.

Crash of a Cessna 207 Skywagon near Anaktuvuk Pass: 5 killed

Date & Time: Apr 27, 1976 at 1115 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N1707U

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Site:

Mountains

Schedule:

Anaktuvuk Pass - Bettles

MSN:

207-0307

YOM:

1975

Flight number:

FTA528

Location:

Anaktuvuk Pass

Alaska

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Region:

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

1744

Captain / Total hours on type:

35.00

Circumstances:

Few minutes after it departed Anaktuvuk Pass Airstrip, while cruising in poor weather conditions, the single engine airplane struck the ground and crashed. The aircraft was destroyed and all five occupants were killed. The flight was completed on behalf of Wien Air Alaska.

Probable cause:

Controlled flight into terrain during normal cruise after the pilot initiated flight in adverse weather conditions. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Low ceiling,
- Snow,
- Whiteout conditions,
- Weather slightly worse than forecast,
- Overcast,
- Visibility 1/2 mile or less,
- Blowing snow,
- Weather conditions below minimus,
- The pilot had just flown thru same weather.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 207 Skywagon in Vero Beach

Date & Time: Apr 15, 1976 at 1152 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Carter Aircraft

Registration:

N1578U

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Hilton Head - Fort Pierce

MSN:

207-0178

YOM:

1970

Location:

Vero Beach

Florida

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Region:

Crew on board:

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

32000

Circumstances:

En route from Hilton Head to Fort Pierce, the pilot encountered engine problems and elected to make an emergency landing. He reduced his altitude and attempted to land near Vero Beach when the airplane struck trees and crashed. The airplane was damaged beyond repair and both occupants escaped with minor injuries.

Probable cause:

Powerplant failure for undetermined reasons.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 207 Skywagon in Friday Harbor: 7 killed

Date & Time: Apr 8, 1976 at 0725 LT

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

Operator:

North Sound Aviation

Registration:

N1645U

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Burlington - Friday Harbor

MSN:

207-0245

YOM:

1974

Location:

Friday Harbor

Washington

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Region:

Crew on board:

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

1685

Captain / Total hours on type:

883.00

Circumstances:

While approaching Friday harbor, weather conditions worsened with a limited visibility to half of mile due to fog and low ceiling. Unable to locate the runway, the pilot decided to initiate a go-around when he lost control of the airplane that crashed in flames. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all seven occupants have been killed.

Probable cause:

Stall during a go-around procedure due to inadequate supervision of flight crew. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions,
- Spatial disorientation,
- Failed to maintain flying speed,
- Premature flap retraction,
- Low ceiling,
- Fog,
- Limited visibility to half a mile,
- Weather conditions below minimums,
- Aircraft loaded near max gross weight and CofG near aft limit.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 207 Skywagon in Igiugig: 4 killed

Date & Time: Mar 7, 1976 at 1107 LT

Type of aircraft:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

Operator:

Western Alaska Airlines

Registration:

N91142

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Mountains

Schedule:

South Naknek - Igiugig - Dillingham

MSN:

207-0089

YOM:

1969

Location:

Igiugig

Alaska

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Region:

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

1345

Captain / Total hours on type:

1200.00

Circumstances:

The single engine airplane departed Igiugig Airstrip in poor weather conditions with low clouds and a limited visibility due to snow falls. During climb, the pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed on the slope of a mountain. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all four occupants have been killed.

Probable cause:

Uncontrolled descent after the pilot continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Improper in-flight decisions,
- Snow.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 207 Skywagon in Santa Rosa del Sara

Date & Time: Jan 31, 1976

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

CP-1022

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Private

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Circumstances:

After takeoff, while climbing, the single engine airplane collided with two vulture, stalled and crashed in a swampy area. There were no casualties.

Probable cause:

Collision with birds during initial climb.

Crash of a Cessna 207 Skywagon in Hesperia

Date & Time: Jul 26, 1975 at 1710 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Linne E. Hedstrom

Registration:

N91101

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Private

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Hesperia - Big Bear

MSN:

207-0074

YOM:

1969

Location:

Hesperia

California

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Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

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Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

231

Captain / Total hours on type:

21.00

Circumstances:

After takeoff from Hesperia, the pilot encountered technical problems and elected to make an emergency landing on a hill side when the airplane crashed. The pilot and a passenger were seriously injured while four other occupants were slightly injured. The aircraft was written off.

Probable cause:

Engine failure or malfunction due to inadequate maintenance and inspection. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Foreign material affecting normal operations,
- Fuel contamination - exclusive of water in fuel,
- Fuel systems: filters, strainers, screens obstructed,
- The pilot failed to abort takeoff,
- Overload failure,
- Observers said the engine power not full on takeoff,
- Screen partially clogged by debris.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 207 Skywagon in Ruby

Date & Time: Jun 8, 1975 at 1155 LT

Type of aircraft:

Executive/Corporate/Business

Operator:

Registration:

N1593U

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Fairbanks - Unalakleet

MSN:

207-0193

YOM:

1970

Location:

Ruby

Alaska

Country:

Region: