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November 18, 1987 · Cessna 208 · N9370F
Atmautluak, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 18, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Atmautluak, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 208
Tail Number
N9370F
Operator
Ryan Air Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC88LA017
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE LANDED AT A DISTANCE APPROXIMATELY ONE-THIRD OF THE WAY DOWN THE 2,000 FOOT ICE COVERED GRAVEL RUNWAY. AFTER TOUCHDOWN THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO EXIT THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE PROPELLER GOVERNOR WAS OUT OF RIG AND WOULD NOT GO INTO BETA RANGE DURING THE LANDING ROLL.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT HE LANDED AT A DISTANCE APPROXIMATELY ONE-THIRD OF THE WAY DOWN THE 2,000 FOOT ICE COVERED GRAVEL RUNWAY. AFTER TOUCHDOWN THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO EXIT THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE PROPELLER GOVERNOR WAS OUT OF RIG AND WOULD NOT GO INTO BETA RANGE DURING THE LANDING ROLL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 AKST
Nearest AirportAtmautlwak (0nm N)
Runway15
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 208
Tail NumberN9370F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRyan Air Service
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT-6 · Turboprop · 600
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 45 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point25 C / 19 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO