N208SM is a 1999 Cessna 208B. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 12 seats, powered by a P&W PT6A SER rated at 750 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Anchorage, AK. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in May 1999. It has been registered to its current owner since Jul 2026. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 27 years old
- 1 of 674 Cessna 208B
2026
1999
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The pilot was departing from a road lined with refrigeration trailers located on a tidal beach. He said that during the takeoff roll he noticed a red buoy located in his departure path. He reduced the throttle and attempted to maneuver around the buoy striking the right wing on a refrigeration trailer. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
In the recommendation section of the NTSB Accident/Incident Reporting Form 6120.1, the operator stated that the accident may have been prevented if the pilot had followed company policy and walked the beach to look for obstructions prior to departure.
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