# NTSB ANC97LA145: Cessna 402C, N2649Z, Buckland, AK, September 8, 1997 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: September 8, 1997, 15:45 local (23:45 UTC) - Place: Buckland, AK - Coordinates: 65.979217, -161.139129 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=65.9792&lon=-161.1391&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Taxi](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/250) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 17 uninjured - Status: Completed, report November 6, 1998 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Alaska Regional Office - NTSB case key (mKey): 3065 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ANC97LA145 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/3065/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA145 ## Probable cause (aircraft 2) The failure of the pilot of the Cessna 402C, N2649Z, to maintain adequate clearance while taxiing alongside the stationary Cessna 208B, N1123R. ## Probable cause (aircraft 1) The failure of the pilot of the Cessna 402C, N2649Z, to maintain adequate clearance while taxiing alongside the stationary Cessna 208B, N1123R. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Collision between aircraft (other than midair), taxi - clearance - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - Collision between aircraft (other than midair), standing - engine(s) not operating - clearance - not maintained, pilot of other aircraft (cause) ## Analysis (aircraft 2) The Cessna 402C, N2649Z, and the Cessna 208B, N1123R, were both parked at the ramp area of a remote airport. Both airplanes had passengers on board, and both airplanes were preparing to depart on charter flights. The Cessna 402C was parked to the right, and slightly behind the Cessna 208B. The pilot of the Cessna 402C began a right turn out of the parking spot. During the turn, the tail of the airplane struck the right aileron of the Cessna 208B. ## Analysis (aircraft 1) The Cessna 402C, N2649Z, and the Cessna 208B, N1123R, were both parked at the ramp area of a remote airport. Both airplanes had passengers on board, and both airplanes were preparing to depart on charter flights. The Cessna 402C was parked to the right, and slightly behind the Cessna 208B. The pilot of the Cessna 402C began a right turn out of the parking spot. During the turn, the tail of the airplane struck the right aileron of the Cessna 208B. ## Factual narrative (aircraft 2) Same narrative as ANC-97-L-A145A ## Factual narrative (aircraft 1) On September 8, 1997, about 1545 Alaska daylight time, a Cessna 402C airplane, N2649Z, collided with a parked Cessna 208B airplane, N1123R, while beginning to taxi from the ramp at Buckland, Alaska. Both airplanes were being operated as visual flight rules (VFR) on-demand passenger flights to Noorvik, Alaska, under Title 14 CFR Part 135, when the accident occurred. N2649Z, operated by Hageland Aviation Services Inc., St. Mary's, Alaska, and N1123R, operated by Bering Air Inc., Nome, Alaska, both sustained substantial damage. The certificated airline transport pilot of N2649Z, and 6 passengers, were not injured. The certificated airline transport pilot of N1123R, and 9 passengers, were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. VFR company flight following procedures were in effect. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, Fairbanks Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), reported that N1123R was parked on the ramp with all passengers on board. The pilot was preparing to depart for Noorvik. The pilot of N2649Z, with all passengers on board, was beginning to taxi away from the ramp. N2649Z was parked to the right, and slightly behind N1123R. When N2649Z began to move, the pilot began a right turn. As the tail of the airplane pivoted to the left, the vertical stabilizer struck the aft edge of N1123R's, right aileron trim tab assembly. The collision damaged the trim tab, aileron, and the actuator assembly. The leading edge of the vertical stabilizer of N2649Z received damage to the skin and former. ## Aircraft 1 - Registration: [N2649Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2649Z), registered now, S/N 402C0333, built 1980 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna 402C - Registry model: [Cessna 402C](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-402c) (registry code 207590R) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental TSIO-520 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-520-series) (registry code 17040, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 402C0333 - Airframe hours: 8249 - Engines: Continental TSIO-520 325 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Part 135 - Operator: Hageland Aviation Services Inc - Registered owner: Gussic Ventures - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Continuous airworthiness, August 28, 1997, 33 hours before - Destination: ORV, NOORVIK, AK - Flight plan: Company VFR - Airport: BVK, Buckland ## Aircraft 2 - Registration: [N1123R](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1123R-2017-07-18), registration cancelled 2017-07-18, S/N 208B0395, built 1994 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna 208B - Registry model: [Cessna 208B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-208b) (registry code 2073701) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Honeywell TPE331-12JR](https://openairdocs.org/engine/honeywell-tpe331-12jr) (registry code 33806, turbo-prop) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 208B0395 - Airframe hours: 3563 - Engines: P&W PT6A-114A 675 horsepower turbo prop - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Part 135 - Registered owner: Bering Air Inc. - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: AAIP, August 19, 1997, 69 hours before - Destination: ORV, NOORVIK, AK - Flight plan: Company VFR - Airport: BVK, Buckland ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot, aircraft N2649Z; age 52; airline transport, commercial, flight instructor; airplane ratings: single-engine land, single-engine sea, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 4,900 total, 870 in this make and model, 4,750 as pilot in command, 300 in the last 90 days, 136 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours - Pilot, aircraft N1123R; age 38; commercial, flight instructor, airline transport; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 9,875 total, 1,000 in this make and model, 9,800 as pilot in command, 350 in the last 90 days, 135 in the last 30 days, 7 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 90° at 12 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 52 °F, dew point 34 °F - Altimeter: 29.00 inHg ## FAA reports on this event (2) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 19970908026091A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970908026091A), Sep 8, 1997: Cessna 402C, Buckland, AK, Substantial damage. Crashed on taxi, other circumstances are unknown. (.4)the Cessna 402C, N2649Z, and the Cessna 208B, N1123R, were both parked at the ramp area of a remote… - [Accident 19970908026082A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970908026082A), Sep 8, 1997: Cessna 208B, Buckland, AK, Substantial damage. Parked on ramp when it sustained substantial damage. Other circumstances are unknown. (.4)the Cessna 402C, N2649Z, and the Cessna 208B, N1123R, were both… ## Other investigations on N2649Z (2) 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 ERA23LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA106), Nov 18, 2022: Cessna 402 (N2649Z), Mashpee, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The airplane’s impact with a bird while enroute. - [NTSB ANC97LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA150), Sep 15, 1997: Cessna 402C (N2649Z), Kivalina, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: An overstress fracture of the nose landing gear attachment. A factor associated with the accident was the rough landing area. 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. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.