1 fatal · CESSNA 207A · 2011-10-05 · Matinicus Island, ME, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA12FA007
Event ID
20111005X11451
Type
Accident
Date
2011-10-05
Location
Matinicus Island, ME, USA
Coordinates
43.86861, -68.890556
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
207A
Registration
N70437
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DUSK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the approach after encountering a gusty crosswind, which resulted in an accelerated stall and uncontrolled descent.