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October 3, 2018 · Beech 1900 C · N575Q
Gambell, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 3, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (9 uninjured)
Location
Gambell, AK
Aircraft
Beech 1900 C (1991)
Tail Number
N575Q
Operator
Hageland Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC19CA002
According to the flight crew, the instrument approach was flown above the glideslope in anticipation of mechanical turbulence. As the airplane descended through 500 ft, the pilot monitoring notified the pilot flying that the airplane was high on the approach. The airplane continued the approach above the glideslope, and the landing flare was conducted too high, which resulted in an excessive sink rate. The pilot flying attempted to arrest the sink rate but was unable to do so, and the airplane landed harder than expected, which resulted in a tail strike and substantial damage to the lower aft fuselage.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent/approach/glide path-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
According to the flight crew, the instrument approach was flown above the glide slope in anticipation of mechanical turbulence. As the airplane descended through 500 ft, the pilot monitoring notified the pilot flying, that the airplane was high on the approach. The airplane continued the approach above the glide slope and the landing flare was conducted too high, which resulted in an excessive sink rate. The pilot flying attempted to arrest the sink rate but was unable, and the airplane landed harder than expected, striking the tail, which resulted in substantial damage to the lower aft fuselage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 HDT
Nearest AirportGAMBELL (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length4499 ft
Runway Width96 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 1900 C
Tail NumberN575Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHageland Aviation
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6A-65B · Turboprop · 1173 | Pratt & Whitney · PT6A SER · Turboprop · 1173
Seats11
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (9 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured9
Total9
Crew 1Age 37 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 60 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 21 kt, gusting 28 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 46
Altimeter29.20 inHg
Observation Time23:33
Weather SourceWFAC