BEECH C-99

Chignik Lagoon, AK, April 16, 2021

Event Information

DateApril 16, 2021
Event TypeACC
LocationChignik Lagoon, AK
CountryUSA
Coordinates56.31084, -158.53480
AirportCHIGNIK LAGOON
Highest InjuryNONE
NTSB NumberANC21LA030
Event ID20210419102941

Aircraft

MakeBEECH
ModelC-99
Registration #N991AK
OperatorLAKE CLARK AIR INC
OwnerLAKE CLARK AIR INC
CategoryAIR
FAR Part135
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None9
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to visually inspect the runway condition before landing, which resulted in a collision with an ice chunk and main landing gear separation during 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.

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