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May 24, 2012 · Beech 1900C · N111AX

Mcgrath, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 24, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Mcgrath, AK
Aircraft
Beech 1900C
Tail Number
N111AX
Operator
Alaska Central Express
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC12CA042

The pilot was landing on a gravel runway. He said that a hill was located in the flight path to the runway, which required a steeper-than-normal approach. The pilot said he misjudged the wind and the rate of descent on final approach. He overrotated in the flare, and the airplane’s tail struck the ground, resulting in substantial damage to the lower aft fuselage. He said that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent/approach/glide path-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The pilot was landing a twin turboprop airplane on a gravel runway. A hill lies in the normal glide path to the runway, requiring a steeper than normal approach. The pilot said he misjudged the wind, and the rate of descent on final approach. He over rotated in the flare, and struck the tail, resulting in substantial damage to the lower aft fuselage. He indicated there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:26 AKDT
Nearest AirportNixon Fork Mine (0nm)
Runway34
Runway Length4200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 1900C
Tail NumberN111AX
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAlaska Central Express
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W Canada · PT6A-60A · Turboprop · 1050 | P&W Canada · PT6A-60A · Turboprop · 1050
Seats19

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 53 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data