Buckland, AK, USA
N8019Z
CESSNA U206
On September 9, 2022, about 1530 Alaska daylight time, a Cessna U206 airplane, N8019Z, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Buckland, Alaska. The commercial pilot and one passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 passenger flight. The purpose of the flight was to transport a passenger and his gear to a gravel bar on the Buckland River. During cruise flight, the engine began to shudder and lose power. He made an immediate turn toward the airport in Buckland and maintained flying airspeed; however, the airplane would not maintain altitude. He attempted a restart without success. The engine continued to run rough until there was a loud “clunk” and the propeller suddenly stopped. The pilot landed the airplane on rough terrain, and it flipped over, inverted. An inspector with the Federal Aviation Administration reported that there was substantial damage to the wings, fuselage, and empennage. The wreckage was retained for further examination.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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