Casualties unknown

Aircraft Veers Off Frozen River After Go-Around Due to Engine Issue (N4511Q)

Kotlik, AK, US

On December 13, 1983, a Cessna 402A (registration N4511Q) was involved in an aviation accident near Kotlik, AK. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-06-10Data APIEditorial standards

During arrival, a pilot landed a twin-engine aircraft on a frozen river. After touchdown, children ran onto the departure end, prompting a go-around. The right engine did not deliver full power, causing the aircraft to veer right, leave the river, and come to rest in dense willows.

Incident

A pilot was conducting an arrival to a frozen river that was being used as a landing area in lieu of the Kotlik airstrip. The landing area on the river was approximately 5,000 feet long. After touchdown during the landing, some small children ran onto the departure end of the landing area. The pilot elected to go around.

Upon applying power, the right engine did not deliver full power. Subsequently, the aircraft veered to the right, went off the frozen river, and came to rest in an area of dense willows.

Aircraft and Location

The aircraft was a twin-engine model. The specific registration, operator, and exact location were not disclosed in the source. The landing area was a frozen river, which was being used as an alternative to the Kotlik airstrip.

Outcome

No information on injuries, fatalities, or damage was provided. The aircraft came to rest in dense willows after leaving the frozen river.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X45216. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.