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September 26, 2009 · Short Bros & Harland SC7 Series · N754BD
Skwentna, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 26, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Skwentna, AK
Aircraft
Short Bros & Harland SC7 Series
Tail Number
N754BD
Operator
All West Freight
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC09CA109
The pilot reported that he was taking cargo to a remote mining airstrip when, during the landing roll, the main landing gear wheels encountered several soft spots and he had difficulty maintaining directional control. The nosewheel encountered rough and soft terrain near the edge of the airstrip and collapsed rearward, damaging a fuselage structural bulkhead. The pilot stated that there was no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane and that it would have been beneficial to have a wider runway and more experience in that type of airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The airline transport pilot reported that he was taking cargo to a remote mining airstrip under the provisions of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. He said during the landing roll, the main landing gear wheels encountered several soft spots, and he had difficulty maintaining directional control. The nose wheel encountered rough and soft terrain near the edge of the airstrip and collapsed rearward, damaging a fuselage structural bulkhead. The pilot stated that there was no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane, and that in retrospect, it would have been beneficial to have a wider runway and more experience in that type airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportRainy Pass Lodge (0nm)
Runway29
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftShort Bros & Harland SC7 Series
Tail NumberN754BD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAll West Freight
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE-331 · Turboprop | Ama/Expr · UNKNOWN ENG · Turboprop · 0
Seats20
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind15 kt, gusting 18 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time12:00