Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair crash, Oct 5, 2011 (1 killed)
Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair accident on October 5, 2011 near Matinicus Island, Maine, United States with 1 fatality. Cause: The pilot failed to...
- Date: October 5, 2011
- Aircraft: Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair
- Location: Matinicus Island, Maine, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The pilot failed to maintain control during the approach in a gusty crosswind, which caused a right bank and an accelerated stall.
A Cessna 207 Stationair cargo flight from Rockland to Matinicus Island landed in strong gusty winds. The airplane banked sharply right on final, descended and hit trees and power lines before the ground. The pilot was killed, and investigators found no mechanical failure.