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December 2, 2021 · Cessna 208 · N9602F
Port Alsworth, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 2, 2021
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Port Alsworth, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 208 (1985)
Tail Number
N9602F
Operator
Lake and Peninsula Airlines
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC22LA009
The pilot reported that, during a second landing attempt at a private airport, in night conditions, the airplane descended below the glide path and landed short of the runway in an area of heavily forested terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation, and the accident may have been prevented if the runway was equipped with a visual glide slope indicator.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path which resulted in landing short of the runway and impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during a second landing attempt at a private airport, in night conditions, the airplane descended below the glide path and landed short of the runway in an area of heavily forested terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation, and the accident may have been prevented if the runway was equipped with a visual glide slope indicator.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:25 AKST
Nearest AirportPort Alsworth (0.1nm WSW)
Runway06R
Runway Length3849 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 208
Tail NumberN9602F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLake and Peninsula Airlines
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W Canada · PT6A-6 SERIES · Turboprop · 550
Seats10
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 76 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind360° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 F / -11 F
Altimeter30.28 inHg
Observation Time12:53
Weather SourceWFAC