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January 16, 2023 · Cessna 208B · N236KA
Kualapuu, HI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 16, 2023
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Kualapuu, HI
Aircraft
Cessna 208B (2008)
Tail Number
N236KA
Operator
Kamaka Air
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC23LA012
The pilot reported he was conducting an instrument approach in dark night conditions, and during the approach he thought the airplane was too high. The pilot performed a left turn circling procedure to lose altitude. During the turn, the pilot loss sight of the runway and the airplane impacted terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate altitude during a circling approach procedure in dark night visual meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported he was conducting an instrument approach in dark night conditions, and during the approach he thought the airplane was too high. The pilot performed a left turn circling procedure to lose altitude. During the turn, the pilot loss sight of the runway and the airplane impacted terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time05:15 HST
Nearest AirportMolokai Airport (1.5nm SW)
Runway050
Runway Length3118 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 208B
Tail NumberN236KA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKamaka Air
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsPwc · PT6-114A · Turboshaft · 675
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Serious
Crew 2Age 51 · First Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind310° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time13:54
Weather SourcePILO