At 1705 Alaska time, the airplane crashed one mile west of its departure airport. A post-impact fire ensued. Visual conditions prevailed. The commercial pilot and three passengers were seriously injured. One passenger, a four-year-old child, was fatally injured. Multiple witnesses observed the accident airplane depart. One witness commented the airplane appeared to be “laboring” and possibly had an aft center of gravity or was very heavy. Another witness stated it was extremely nose-high and tail-low, and was not climbing. The airplane entered a slight right turn and began to lose altitude before impacting an empty parking lot and an unoccupied office building. The airplanes cargo was documented and weighed. The cargo consisted of 55 pieces of lumber, ceramic tile, groceries, clothing and personal effects.
June 1, 2010, Anchorage, Alaska, Cessna U206F
At 1705 Alaska time, the airplane crashed one mile west of its departure airport. A post-impact fire ensued. Visual conditions prevailed. The commercial pilot and three passengers were seriously injured. One passenger, a four-year-old child, was fatally injured.
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane crashed one mile west of its departure airport shortly after takeoff, resulting in one child's fatality and serious injuries to the commercial pilot and three other passengers.
- Witnesses described the plane as "laboring," appearing extremely nose-high and tail-low, and failing to climb before it lost altitude and impacted an empty parking lot and building.
- The airplane's cargo, including 55 pieces of lumber, ceramic tile, groceries, and personal effects, suggested it was heavily loaded, potentially contributing to an aft center of gravity or overall excessive weight.
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