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November 30, 2009 · Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2B-26 · N27BN
Pago Pago, PO, AQ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 30, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Pago Pago, PO, AQ
Aircraft
Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2B-26
Tail Number
N27BN
Operator
Inter Island Airways
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10CA077
The pilot reported that he was performing a maintenance test flight at an airport located right on the water's edge, on an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The pilot stated that as he began the landing flare, several birds flew in front of his windscreen. To avoid hitting the birds, the pilot maneuvered the airplane to the left. The airplane subsequently landed hard on the left main landing gear, just left of the runway centerline. The pilot reported that after touchdown, to avoid running off the runway, he applied right braking action, which resulted in the airplane turning violently to the right and coming to a stop with the nose between 20-30 degrees from runway centerline. Postaccident inspection of the airplane found that the left wing was wrinkled and structurally damaged.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's action to maneuver the airplane to avoid a collision with a flock of birds while on final approach, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the birds.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was performing a maintenance test flight at an airport located right on the water's edge, on an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The pilot stated that as he began the landing flare, several birds flew in front of his windscreen. To avoid hitting the birds, the pilot maneuvered the airplane to the left. The airplane subsequently landed hard on the left main landing gear, just left of the runway centerline. The pilot reported that after touchdown, to avoid running off the runway, he applied right braking action, which resulted in the airplane turning violently to the right and coming to a stop with the nose between 20-30 degrees from runway centerline. Postaccident inspection of the airplane found that the left wing was wrinkled and structurally damaged.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:00 UTC
Nearest AirportTafuna/Pago Pago International (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length3800 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPilatus Britten-Norman BN-2B-26
Tail NumberN27BN
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorInter Island Airways
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 SERIES · Reciprocating · 250 | Lycoming · 0-540 SERIES · Reciprocating · 250
Seats10
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO