Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions.
NTSB analysis
The pilot departed with a quartering headwind which ranged from calm to gusting. Shortly after rotation the pilot reported encountering a gust of wind that pushed the airplane to the left. The pilot attempted to correct with opposite aileron and rudder; however, the airplane impacted the trees along the left side of the runway which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ANC24LA046 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 8, 2024
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Fairbanks, Alaska
- Nearest airport
- Blair Lake (2AK1)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna 206
- N-number
- N8795Q
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1976
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 135 (charter and commuter)
- Purpose of flight
- Business
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.