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February 1, 2002 · Britten-Norman BN2A-26 · N27MR

Ouzinkie, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 1, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Ouzinkie, AK
Aircraft
Britten-Norman BN2A-26
Tail Number
N27MR
Operator
Island Air Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC02LA012

The pilot attempted to takeoff on a slush covered runway, lost directional control of the airplane, and aborted the takeoff. During the aborted takeoff, the airplane rolled down an embankment onto rough and uneven terrain.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. Factors associated with the accident are a slush covered runway, and rough/uneven terrain.

Full Narrative

On February 1, 2002, about 1356 Alaska standard time, a wheel-equipped Britten-Norman BN2A-26 airplane, N27MR, sustained substantial damage during an aborted takeoff at the Ouzinkie Airport, Ouzinkie, Alaska. The airplane was being operated as a visual flight rules (VFR) on demand charter flight under Title 14, CFR Part 135, when the accident occurred. The airplane was operated by Island Air of Kodiak, Alaska. The airline transport certificated pilot and the two passengers were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The flight originated at the Ouzinkie Airport, and was bound for Kodiak. During a telephone conversation with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigator-in-charge (IIC), on February 1, the director of operations for the operator reported that during the attempted takeoff, the right landing gear became mired in slush, and the airplane was pulled to the right side of the runway. The pilot reduced engine power to abort the takeoff. The airplane exited the runway to the right. The airplane went down an embankment and encountered rough and uneven terrain. The pilot and passengers exited the airplane without incident. The director of operations said the nose gear did not collapse, but was bent rearward. During a telephone conversation with the IIC on February 2, the director of operations reported that the bulkhead to which the nose landing gear is attached was damaged and would have to be replaced. No other portions of the airplane were damaged. He said there were no known mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:56 AKST
Nearest AirportOUZINKIE (0nm)
Runway29
Runway Length2085 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBritten-Norman BN2A-26
Tail NumberN27MR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorIsland Air Services
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-E4C5 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats10

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 45 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 20 kt, gusting 30 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingOvercast 800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point28 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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