On September 15, 1989, a Cessna U206 (registration N756NG) operated by Lake Clark Air Service was involved in an aviation accident near Nondalton, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT FOR THE LANDING, HIS EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED, AND HIS MISJUDGEMENT OF RUNWAY DISTANCE REMAINING. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
After landing, the pilot was unable to stop before hitting a parked airplane. The pilot cited brake failure, but witnesses reported a long, fast landing and an aborted go-around. No brake malfunction was found.
Accident Overview
A landing accident occurred when an aircraft overran the runway and collided with another airplane parked at the departure end. The pilot reported that the brakes failed during the landing roll, preventing him from stopping the aircraft before the collision.
Witness Accounts
Multiple witnesses provided a different account of the landing. They stated that the pilot touched down long and fast, and then attempted but aborted a go-around. The witnesses described a high-speed landing that left insufficient distance to stop.
Investigation Findings
Investigation of the runway revealed skid marks from the main wheels, indicating that braking was applied. However, a detailed examination found no preimpact failure or malfunction of the brake system. The brakes were determined to have been functional at the time of the accident.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 15 Sept 1989 Cessna U206 accident near Nondalton, AK?
After landing, the pilot was unable to stop before hitting a parked airplane. The pilot cited brake failure, but witnesses reported a long, fast landing and an aborted go-around. No brake malfunction was found.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 15 Sept 1989 involved a Cessna U206, registration N756NG, operated by Lake Clark Air Service, at Nondalton, AK.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT FOR THE LANDING, HIS EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED, AND HIS MISJUDGEMENT OF RUNWAY DISTANCE REMAINING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: LOOSE/WET GRAVEL ON THE RUNWAY AND THE LOCATION OF THE PARKED AIRCRAFT NEAR THE END OF THE RUNWAY.
A SkyWalk Join't 3 paraglider crashed into the ground near Las Vizcachas, Chile, on September 1, 2024. The pilot and passenger sustained serious spinal…
PARAPENTE (ULTRALIVIANO NO MOTORIZADO)·2024-09-01DGAC Chile
A Cessna 172N struck electrical cables while on final approach to land at Aucó Aerodrome in Chile. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft sustained damage…
A Bombardier DHC-8-402 suffered a tail strike during landing at Puerto Williams on September 9, 2024. All 76 occupants were unharmed, but the aircraft…
A MYD JS-MD 3 glider veered off the runway and struck a wall at Vitacura Aerodrome on January 6, 2025. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft sustained…
A recreational paraglider flight in Puchuncaví, Chile, ended with the pilot sustaining serious injuries after a rapid descent and impact with a hillside on…
PARAPENTE (ULTRALIVIANO NO MOTORIZADO)·2025-03-29DGAC Chile
A Tecnam P2006T landed on its belly at an aerodrome in Poland after the crew failed to confirm landing gear deployment. The incident resulted in no injuries…