SHORT BROS. & HARLAND SC7 SERIES 3
Chefornak, AK — May 3, 2012
Event Information
| Date | May 3, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC12CA036 |
| Event ID | 20120504X62009 |
| Location | Chefornak, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 60.14278, -164.28473 |
| Airport | Chefornak |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | SHORT BROS. & HARLAND |
| Model | SC7 SERIES 3 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's misidentification of a nearby snow-covered road as the snow-covered runway in flat light conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing on a narrow gravel runway adjacent to a gravel road. He reported that both the road and runway were covered with snow, and that flat light conditions made it difficult to discern between the two surfaces. He inadvertently landed to the left of the runway on the rough road, which resulted in structural damage to the nose landing gear bulkhead.
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.