ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 198515
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| Date: | Wednesday 17 May 2017 |
| Time: | 17:05 |
| Type: |  Cessna U206 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N4804F |
| MSN: | U206-0504 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1966 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2739 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental IO-520-A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Diamond Point, NY -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Parachuting |
| Departure airport: | Diamond Point, NY (83K) |
| Diamond Point, NY (83K) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that, during the takeoff roll, the airplane encountered a wind gust and veered left off the runway centerline. He added that the airplane became airborne but that he did not have “enough time” to avoid a parked helicopter. Subsequently, the left wing impacted the helicopter. He then reduced the engine power, and the airplane landed without further incident.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The automated weather observation system about 5 nautical miles from the accident site reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 230° at 12 knots, gusting to 17 knots. The pilot was departing on runway 22.
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll with gusting wind conditions.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 18-Aug-2017 17:25 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
| 19-Aug-2017 16:49 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Source, Narrative] |
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