Curtiss Wright C46
Manley Hot Springs, AK — July 16, 2018
Event Information
| Date | July 16, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC18CA054 |
| Event ID | 20180716X75258 |
| Location | Manley Hot Springs, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 64.98889, -150.64694 |
| Airport | Manley Hot Springs |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Curtiss Wright |
| Model | C46 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown speed and his decision to land with a tailwind without ensuring that there was adequate runway length for the touchdown.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that following a precautionary shutdown of the number 2 engine, he diverted to an alternate airport that was closer than the original destination. During the landing in tailwind conditions, the airplane touched down "a little fast." The pilot added that, as the brakes faded from continuous use, the airplane was unable to stop and overran the end of the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded an uneventful single engine landing.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.