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August 23, 2016 · Cessna T207 Undesignat · N91025

Nanwalek, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 23, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Nanwalek, AK
Aircraft
Cessna T207 Undesignat (1969)
Tail Number
N91025
Operator
Smokey Bay Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA445

The pilot reported that during landing the wind sock at the airport indicated that the wind was variable, about 5 knots, and predominately favored runway 1. According to the FAA airport facility directory, runway 01/19 was 1,850 feet long, and soft gravel. However, 1,000 feet of northern portion of the runway was closed indefinitely. The pilot recalled that about 500 feet down the 1,850 foot runway, and just before touchdown the airplane encountered, "a pretty rapid shift in the winds in both direction and velocity." He reported that the airplane touched down momentarily, and then went airborne again. After the second touchdown, the speed did not decline as expected, and although the airplane did start to slow as it got a better grip on the gravel (which was wet from rain that had occurred earlier), he ran out of runway. He reported that the airplane overran the runway at a groundspeed of about 10 knots, went down a small embankment, had a propeller strike and the airplane sustained substantial damage when the left wing struck a post. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies during the flight that would have prevented normal flight operations. The pilot reported that he considered going around, but due to the wind and terrain rejected the idea.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s unstabilized approach and a subsequent runway overrun while landing on a short runway in variable wind conditions.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that during landing the wind sock at the airport indicated that the wind was variable, about 5 knots, and predominately favored runway 1. According to the FAA airport facility directory, runway 01/19 was 1,850 feet long, and soft gravel. However, 1,000 feet of northern portion of the runway was closed indefinitely. The pilot recalled that about 500 feet down the 1850 foot runway, and just before touchdown the airplane encountered, "a pretty rapid shift in the winds in both direction and velocity." He reported that the airplane touched down momentary, and then went airborne again. After the second touchdown, the speed did not decline as expected, and although the airplane did start to slow as it got a better grip on the gravel (which was wet from rain that had occurred earlier), he ran out of runway. He reported that the airplane overran the runway at a groundspeed of about 10 knots, went down a small embankment, had a propeller strike and the airplane sustained substantial damage when the left wing struck a post. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies during the flight that would have prevented normal flight operations. The pilot reported that he considered going around, but due to the wind and terrain rejected the idea.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:46 AKDT
Nearest AirportNANWALEK (0nm NW)
Runway01
Runway Length1850 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T207 Undesignat
Tail NumberN91025
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSmokey Bay Air
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO-550-F12B · Reciprocating · 300
Seats7

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 2800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 54
Altimeter29.89 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data