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April 4, 2008 · Fairchild Swearingen SA 227-AC · N650PA
Anchorage, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 4, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Anchorage, AK
Aircraft
Fairchild Swearingen SA 227-AC
Tail Number
N650PA
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC08CA057
According to the operator's director of operations, maintenance personnel discovered damage to the twin-engine turboprop airplane during a routine, daily inspection. A review of the airplane flight logs revealed that the airplane's damage most likely occurred as the result of a hard landing event during the last flight, earlier that day. The airplane sustained structural damage to the wings and fuselage. Neither of the two pilots reported any preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane, nor did they report any hard landing event.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
According to the operator's director of operations, maintenance personnel discovered damage to the twin-engine turboprop airplane during a routine, daily inspection. A review of the airplane flight logs revealed that the airplane's damage most likely occurred as the result of a hard landing event during the last flight, earlier that day. The airplane sustained structural damage to the wings and fuselage. Neither of the two pilots reported any preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane, nor did they report any hard landing event.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:27 AKDT
Nearest AirportAnchorage Intl (0nm)
Runway14
Runway Length11584 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFairchild Swearingen SA 227-AC
Tail NumberN650PA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett-Airesearch · TPE 331-11U · Turboprop · 1000
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 50 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 31 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0