Cessna 206 accident near Kodiak, Alaska, July 24, 2002
On July 24, 2002 at about 8:00 pm local time, a Cessna 206, registered N4767U, was substantially damaged in an accident near Kodiak, Alaska. It was a positioning flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the takeoff run, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over. A factor associated with the accident was wind gusts.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 24, 2002 · about 8:00 pm local time
- Place
- Kodiak, Alaska · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 206 · all 206s on the register
- Registration
- N4767U · registry record · serial U20605091
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Positioning flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
The solo commercial pilot was departing from a saltwater bay in a float-equipped airplane. During a southerly takeoff run, just as the airplane came up on the step, the airplane encountered strong gusty winds from the south-southeast, estimated to be 25 to 35 knots. Just before the airplane became airborne, a strong gust of wind lifted the left wing. The pilot applied full left aileron in an attempt to correct the roll, but the right wing struck the surface of the water. The airplane pivoted to the right, nosed over, and sank. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident anomalies with the airplane.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: commercial pilot
- Ratings: multi-engine land; single-engine land; single-engine sea; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 10,500 hours in all; 9,500 in this make and model; 250 in the last 90 days; 90 in the last 30 days; 10,200 as pilot in command
- Last flight review: May 8, 2002
- Medical certificate: Class 2 (valid medical--no waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 10,197.6 hours
- Last inspection: 100-hour inspection, July 14, 2002; 30 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 2,600 lb
- Seats: 6
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental IO-520 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: ADQ Kodiak AK at 3:00 pm
- Destination: ADQ Kodiak AK
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 140° at 25 knots, gusting 35
- Visibility: 50 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 4,000 ft
- Temperature: 50°F (10°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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