DOUGLAS C54
Yakataga, AK — October 10, 2020
Event Information
| Date | October 10, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC21LA001 |
| Event ID | 20201013102137 |
| Location | Yakataga, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 59.99350, -141.84587 |
| Airport | Yakataga Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | DOUGLAS |
| Model | C54 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilots’ decision to land on a wet, soft runway, which resulted in the loss of braking action upon landing and a subsequent runway overrun and nose landing gear collapse.
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.