BEECH 99
Anchorage, AK — February 1, 2012
Event Information
| Date | February 1, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC12CA021 |
| Event ID | 20120202X55741 |
| Location | Anchorage, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.20000, -149.50000 |
| Airport | Merrill Field |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | 99 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 7 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's premature power reduction, which resulted in a runway undershoot.
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing a twin-engine turboprop airplane on a runway surrounded by snow berms. The pilot reported that as he approached the runway threshold, he reduced engine power to flight idle to descend, and the airplane's main landing gear collided with the snow berm at the approach end of the runway. A postflight inspection revealed substantial damage to the left wheel well bulkhead assembly. The pilot said that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
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.