Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair crash, Sep 28, 1980, Nikiski
Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair accident on September 28, 1980 near Nikiski, Alaska, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Pilot misuse or non-use of...
- Date: September 28, 1980
- Aircraft: Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair
- Location: Nikiski, Alaska, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Pilot misuse or non-use of flaps during initial climb, with premature liftoff and over maximum gross weight as contributing factors.
On 28 September 1980 a Cessna 207A (N6244H) operated by Winward Passage Aviation collided with trees during the initial climb after takeoff from Nikiski Airport, Alaska. Both occupants were seriously injured and the aircraft was destroyed.