Accident · 2010-03-23
What the record says
- Event date
- 2010-03-23
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 206 (N522HA)
- Operating rule
- Part 135
- Operator
- Homer Air, Inc Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Homer Air
Probable cause
The fatigue failure of the No. 4 engine cylinder head resulting in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt a low altitude turn back to the airport, resulting in a loss of control.
Source: NTSB case ANC10FA029Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Commercial | Airplane | 37 | Class 2 (2009-06-19) | 8,000 total · 5,000 in this make/model · 70 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.