Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 25 August 2005
Aircraft Type: Cessna 208 Caravan I
Owner/operator: Country Flyin
Registration Number: N208CP
Location: Deerfield Beach, FL –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: Left WingLeft Wing
Category: Other
A Cessna aircraft was flipped over during Hurricane Katrina, resulting in significant damage to the left wing and rear fuselage.A Cessna aircraft was flipped over during Hurricane Katrina, resulting in significant damage to the left wing and rear fuselage.
Description
The Cessna was flipped over by Hurricane Katrina. The left wing separated and the aircraft sustained substantial damage to the rear fuselage and tail.
Primary Cause
Hurricane Katrina’s high winds and storm surge caused a significant impact on the aircraft, leading to a wing separation and subsequent structural damage.Hurricane Katrina’s high winds and storm surge caused a significant impact on the aircraft, leading to a wing separation and subsequent structural damage.Share on:
