BEECH 1900C
McGrath, AK — May 24, 2012
Event Information
| Date | May 24, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC12CA042 |
| Event ID | 20120525X43737 |
| Location | McGrath, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 62.95167, -155.60417 |
| Airport | Nixon Fork Mine |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | 1900C |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| 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 pilot's unstable approach and overrotation, which resulted in a tailstrike.
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing a twin turboprop airplane on a gravel runway. A hill lies in the normal glide path to the runway, requiring a steeper than normal approach. The pilot said he misjudged the wind, and the rate of descent on final approach. He over rotated in the flare, and struck the tail, resulting in substantial damage to the lower aft fuselage. He indicated 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.