SERS · Cessna U206F · 2005-06-13 · Skwentna, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC05LA085
Event ID
20050613X00757
Type
Accident
Date
2005-06-13
Location
Skwentna, AK, USA
Coordinates
61.877498, -151.510559
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
U206F
Registration
N51205
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper loading of externally carried lumber that caught fire due to exposure to hot exhaust gases during cruise flight, which resulted in an emergency descent/landing and subsequent collision with a gravel bar. A factor contributing to the accident was the operator's lack of FAA approval for the external lumber rack that was installed under the belly of the airplane.