Casualties unknown

Engine Failure Prompts Diversion and Off-Airport Landing Near Brevig, Alaska (N220H)

Brevig Mission, AK, US

On December 23, 1989, a Beech 18 (registration N220H) was involved in an aviation accident near Brevig Mission, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: LOSS OF POWER IN THE THE RIGHT ENGINE FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. THE ROUGH/UNEVEN TERRAIN WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot reported a right engine power loss, diverted to Brevig, Alaska, but during a go-around the engine failed completely. The aircraft landed on tundra and was damaged.

Incident Overview

A pilot reported that the right engine began to lose power, prompting a diversion to Brevig, Alaska. During the arrival, the pilot was not satisfied with the approach and elected to perform a go-around. As the pilot advanced the throttles to full power, the right engine 'quit altogether,' according to the pilot's statement.

Sequence of Events

The pilot feathered the right propeller and retracted the landing gear and flaps in an attempt to maintain altitude. However, the pilot was unable to prevent the aircraft from settling to the ground. Subsequently, the pilot executed a landing on the tundra. Neither the aircraft nor the engines were recovered from the accident site.

Damage and Recovery

The aircraft sustained damage during the landing on the tundra. As the aircraft and its engines were not recovered, a detailed assessment of the damage and the engine failure was not possible. The exact extent of damage remains unknown.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X29896. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.