Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair crash, Oct 30, 1978, Napas...
Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair accident on October 30, 1978 near Napaskiak Alaska, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Engine failure during the...
- Date: October 30, 1978
- Aircraft: Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair
- Location: Napaskiak Alaska, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Engine failure during the initial climb for reasons the investigation could not determine. Ice or slush on the runway and a soft runway were listed as contributing factors.
On 30 October 1978 Cessna 207A N18AA, operated by Bush Air on a scheduled flight from Napaskiak to Bethel, lost its engine during the initial climb after takeoff from Napaskiak. The aircraft crash landed, struck a drainage ditch and was destroyed. All seven occupants survived with none or only minor injuries.