# Accident 20000706005539A: Cessna 207, AK, July 6, 2000

- Type: FAA accident report (Accident/Incident Data System), as reported
- Date: July 6, 2000, 17:30 local time
- Place: AK
- Damage: No damage
- Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
- Location: 68.1501° N, 151.7100° W: From the FAA, an estimate near the named town, within about 3 miles
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=68.1501&lon=-151.7100&mi=10
- Aircraft: N1658U, registered now (https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1658U) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry model: Cessna 207 (registry code 2073602, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-207) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: Continental IO-520 series (registry code 17032, https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-520-series) (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 207
- NTSB investigation: [NTSB ANC00LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA085) (OpenAirDocs)
- FAA source: FAA Aviation Safety Information Portal (https://asip.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000706005539A

## Narrative

As the FAA filed it, in capitals; the FAA replaces private details with ^PRIVACY DATA OMITTED^.

(-23) PILOT LANDED DOWNWIND ON A 800' STRIP, ELEV EST 3000'. ABORTED THE LANDING DUE TO A 55 GALLON DRUM THAT HAD BEEN LEFT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RUNWAY 100' FROM THE SOUTHWEST END. DURING THE ABORT PROP STRUCK THE BARRIER DUE TO EXCESSIVE VIBRATION. HE LANDED OFF FIELD DAMAGING AIRCRAFT.

## The NTSB's investigation of this event (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ANC00LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA085), Jul 7, 2000: Cessna 207 (N1658U), Anaktuvuk Pass, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. Factors associated with the accident were a fuel drum, and a tailwind.

## Other reports on N1658U (3)

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

- [Accident 20180225004399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180225004399A), Feb 25, 2018: Cessna 207 (N1658U), Newtok, AK, Substantial damage. Aircraft veered to the left during the takeoff roll and once airborne continued veering to the left and struck a snow bank.
- [Incident 19860505024699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860505024699I), May 5, 1986: Cessna 207 (N1658U), Fairbanks, AK. Taxied beyond hold line on newly designated temporary runway. No hazard to safety.
- [Incident 19800501044209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800501044209I), May 1, 1980: Cessna 207 (N1658U), Tanana, AK. Pilot made forced landing after loud noise and oil pressure loss. Found loose cylinder hold down nuts.

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. For accidents, the NTSB's own investigation is the fuller record.

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