Accident · 2024-09-24
What the record says
- Event date
- 2024-09-24
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 206 (N8255Q)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Kavik Aviation Services, LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- KAVIK AVIATION SERVICES LLC
Probable cause
A loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to ensure replacement filters were available for use during refueling operations.
Source: NTSB case ANC24FA102Flight 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 pilot flying | Commercial | Airplane | 27 | Class 1 (2024-05-20) | 1,360 total · 605 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.