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September 23, 2025 · Cessna 208B · N976E

Healy, AK

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 23, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Healy, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 208B (2002)
Tail Number
N976E
Operator
Wright Air Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC25LA110

During the departure roll from a remote, rough, and uneven gravel-and-dirt airstrip, the airplane encountered a bounce. As a result, the pilot’s foot inadvertently slipped off the rudder pedal, leading to a loss of directional control. The airplane veered to the left, toward a tractor/loader parked adjacent to the airstrip. The pilot elected to abort the takeoff; however, during the deviation, the airplane passed the tractor/loader on its left side. Although the pilot was able to bring the airplane to a stop, she was unaware that the left wing had struck the tractor/loader. Subsequently, the pilot taxied the airplane back to the departure end of the airstrip and conducted another takeoff, which was uneventful. The flight continued to the intended destination without further incident. Following arrival, a postflight inspection revealed substantial damage to the left wing spar cap assembly consistent with impact with the tractor/loader. The operator reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the departure roll resulting in a collision with a tractor/loader.

Full Narrative

During the departure roll from a remote, rough, and uneven gravel-and-dirt airstrip, the airplane encountered a bounce. As a result, the pilot’s foot inadvertently slipped off the rudder pedal, leading to a loss of directional control. The airplane veered to the left, toward a tractor/loader parked adjacent to the airstrip. The pilot elected to abort the takeoff; however, during the deviation, the airplane passed the tractor/loader on its left side. Although the pilot was able to bring the airplane to a stop, she was unaware that the left wing had struck the tractor/loader. Subsequently, the pilot taxied the airplane back to the departure end of the airstrip and conducted another takeoff, which was uneventful. The flight continued to the intended destination without further incident. Following arrival, a postflight inspection revealed substantial damage to the left wing spar cap assembly consistent with impact with the tractor/loader. The operator reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:40 AKDT
Nearest AirportDecker Airstrip (0nm N)
Runway1
Runway Length2250 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 208B
Tail NumberN976E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWright Air Service
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt And Whitney · PT6A-140 · Turboprop · 867
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1None
Crew 2Age 38 · First Class · None
Crew 3None
Crew 4None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
WindCalm
Visibility8 sm
CeilingOvercast 1000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data