On October 18, 1991, a Cessna U206 (registration N7353Q) operated by Village Aviation, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Scammon Bay, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING THE ABORTED LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNFAVORABLE WIND. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During the landing roll on a snow and ice covered runway, the airplane slid to the right. The pilot initiated a go-around but after reaching about 15 feet AGL, the airplane settled and landed hard, collapsing the nose and left main landing gear and striking the left wing.
Accident Overview
During the landing roll on a snow and ice covered runway, the airplane began sliding toward the right side of the runway. In response, the pilot added power to execute a go-around. After climbing to approximately 15 feet above ground level (AGL), the airplane settled and subsequently landed hard. The hard landing resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear and the left main landing gear. Additionally, the left wing contacted the ground.
Certification Note
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Factual Report Form 6120.4, Block 74, reflects that the pilot holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate. However, the pilot's actual certification is a Commercial Pilot certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 18 Oct 1991 Cessna U206 accident near Scammon Bay, AK?
During the landing roll on a snow and ice covered runway, the airplane slid to the right. The pilot initiated a go-around but after reaching about 15 feet AGL, the airplane settled and landed hard, collapsing the nose and left main landing gear and striking the left wing.
Were there any fatalities in the 18 Oct 1991 Cessna U206 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 18 Oct 1991 involved a Cessna U206, registration N7353Q, operated by Village Aviation, Inc., at Scammon Bay, AK.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING THE ABORTED LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNFAVORABLE WIND.
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