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August 9, 1991 · Cessna 402C · N161TA
Grand Canyon, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 9, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (10 uninjured)
Location
Grand Canyon, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 402C
Tail Number
N161TA
Operator
Sierra Nevada Airways
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX91LA350
THE PILOT SAID HE WAS NEAR ROTATION SPEED ON THE TAKEOFF GROUND ROLL WHEN AN ELK SUDDENLY RAN ONTO THE RUNWAY IMMEDIATELY IN FRONT OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE PILOT SAID THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH TIME TO AVOID HITTING THE ANIMAL. THE GRAND CANYON AIRPORT IS IN A HEAVILY FORESTED MOUNTAIN AREA. THERE ARE NO FENCES WHICH SURROUND THE AIRPORT COMPLEX. THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED DURING THE HOURS OF DARKNESS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE AIRPORT OPERATOR TO DEVELOP ANIMAL CONTROL PROCEDURES FOR THE AIRPORT PROPERTY.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT SAID HE WAS NEAR ROTATION SPEED ON THE TAKEOFF GROUND ROLL WHEN AN ELK SUDDENLY RAN ONTO THE RUNWAY IMMEDIATELY IN FRONT OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE PILOT SAID THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH TIME TO AVOID HITTING THE ANIMAL. THE GRAND CANYON AIRPORT IS IN A HEAVILY FORESTED MOUNTAIN AREA. THERE ARE NO FENCES WHICH SURROUND THE AIRPORT COMPLEX. THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED DURING THE HOURS OF DARKNESS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:30 MST
Nearest AirportGrand Canyon (0nm N)
Runway21
Runway Length8999 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 402C
Tail NumberN161TA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSierra Nevada Airways
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSI0-520 · Reciprocating · 325
Seats10
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (10 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured10
Total10
Crew 1Age 22 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO