Cessna 208B accident near Bryans Corner, Oklahoma, November 30, 2012
On November 30, 2012, a 1999 Cessna 208B, registered N1324G, was substantially damaged in an accident during initial climb near Bryans Corner, Oklahoma. It was flown under charter and air-taxi rules (Part 135). 1 person had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The total loss of engine power as a result of a fractured compressor turbine blade due to fatigue cracking.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- November 30, 2012
- Place
- Bryans Corner, Oklahoma · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 208B, built 1999 · all 208Bs on the register
- Registration
- N1324G · registry record · serial 208B0777
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · charter and air-taxi rules (Part 135)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
The airplane was operating as a night, scheduled cargo flight. The pilot reported that, during departure climb, the engine made a loud bang and that the propeller then spooled down toward feather and stopped. The pilot attempted to restart the engine but was unsuccessful. During the forced landing approach to a two-lane highway, the airplane struck a power line. The airplane then landed hard and subsequently exited the highway on the left side, and the left wing struck a power pole. A postaccident examination of the engine revealed that one of the compressor turbine blades had fractured near the root due to fatigue cracking. The fractured compressor turbine blade released into the engine path and subsequently impacted adjacent compressor turbine blades and downstream components, which caused the loss of engine power. The source of the fatigue crack could not be determined due to secondary damage sustained to the fracture surface. All other mechanical damage to the engine was consistent with collateral damage sustained subsequent to the release of the compressor turbine blade.
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
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (total) during initial climb defining event
- Off-field or emergency landing during landing
- Hard landing during landing
The NTSB's findings
- cause Aircraft › Aircraft power plant › Engine (turbine/turboprop) › Turbine section › Failure
- cause Aircraft › Aircraft power plant › Engine (turbine/turboprop) › Turbine section › Fatigue/wear/corrosion
Pilot
- Certificate: airline transport pilot, flight instructor, commercial pilot
- Ratings: multi-engine land; single-engine land; instructor: airplane single-engine; instructor: instrument airplane; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 5,099 hours in all; 44 in this make and model; 106 in the last 90 days; 47 in the last 30 days; 4,934 as pilot in command; 249 on instruments
- Last flight review: November 15, 2012
- Medical certificate: Class 1 (without waivers/limitations)
- Seat: left
- Injury: minor injuries
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 7,371 hours
- Last inspection: approved inspection programme, September 19, 2012; 66 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 8,750 lb
- Seats: 12
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: P&W PT6A-114A (turboprop); 7,371 hours total
- Operator: Martinaire Aviation LLC
The flight
- Departed from: GUY Guymon OK
- Destination: WWR West Woodward OK
- Flight plan: IFR
Weather at the time
- Light: night
- Wind: from 110° at 4 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 59°F (15°C), dew point 19°F (-7°C)
- Altimeter: 29.97 inHg
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
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