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October 30, 1982 · Arctic Aircraft S1B2 · N63AT
Shishmaref, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 30, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Shishmaref, AK
Aircraft
Arctic Aircraft S1B2
Tail Number
N63AT
Operator
Fred Martin Goodhope Jr
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC83LA008
THIS PILOT FLEW INTO THE GROUND SHORT OF THE RUNWAY, THE PILOT HAS VISUAL DEFICIENCIES ESPECIALLY AT TWILIGHT OR IN DARKNESS. THIS ACCIDENT TOOK PLACE AT TWILIGHT. THE PILOT WAS HAULING REINDEER MEAT AND STATED THE ELEVATOR JAMMED DURING FINAL APPROACH. AN INVESTIGATOR FOUND A FRONT QUARTER OF REINDEER MEAT WEDGED AGAINST THE REAR FLIGHT CONTROL. THIS WAS THE PILOT'S THIRD ACCIDENT/INCIDENT IN ONE YEAR. HE HAD NOT REPORTED ANY OF THE PREVIOUS ACCIDENTS TO FAA/NTSB.
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THIS PILOT FLEW INTO THE GROUND SHORT OF THE RUNWAY, THE PILOT HAS VISUAL DEFICIENCIES ESPECIALLY AT TWILIGHT OR IN DARKNESS. THIS ACCIDENT TOOK PLACE AT TWILIGHT. THE PILOT WAS HAULING REINDEER MEAT AND STATED THE ELEVATOR JAMMED DURING FINAL APPROACH. AN INVESTIGATOR FOUND A FRONT QUARTER OF REINDEER MEAT WEDGED AGAINST THE REAR FLIGHT CONTROL. THIS WAS THE PILOT'S THIRD ACCIDENT/INCIDENT IN ONE YEAR. HE HAD NOT REPORTED ANY OF THE PREVIOUS ACCIDENTS TO FAA/NTSB.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:50
Nearest AirportShishmaref (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width55 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftArctic Aircraft S1B2
Tail NumberN63AT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFred Martin Goodhope Jr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-B2B · Reciprocating · 160
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 34 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
LightNr
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0