BEECH A36

Port Alsworth, AK — March 20, 2021

Event Information

DateMarch 20, 2021
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberANC21LA027
Event ID20210325102805
LocationPort Alsworth, AK
CountryUSA
Coordinates60.20433, -154.31887
AirportPORT ALSWORTH
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeBEECH
ModelA36
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None2
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot's misidentification of the airport’s active runway, which resulted in an off runway landing and a collision with a snow berm. Contributing to the accident was the runway’s lack of identifying markings.

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.

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