Casualties unknown

Pilot Aborts Takeoff on Snow-Covered Runway, Overruns (N70076)

Port Moller, AK, US

On January 15, 1992, a Cessna 207 (registration N70076) operated by Markair Express was involved in an aviation accident near Port Moller, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE ICY AND SNOW COVERED CONDITION OF THE RUNWAY SURFACE AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION BY NOT SURVEYING THE SURFACE OF THE ENTIRE RUNWAY. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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

A pilot attempted takeoff on a runway with 6 inches of crusted snow, could not attain flying speed, aborted, and was unable to stop on remaining runway. Departure end had ice and snow.

Incident Overview

A pilot reported that during a takeoff attempt, the runway surface was covered with 6 inches of crusted snow. The pilot stated that he was unable to attain flying speed and elected to abort the takeoff. After reducing the engine power to idle, he could not stop the aircraft on the remaining runway length.

Runway Conditions

The departure end of the runway was described as having 2 inches of clear ice, with an additional 2 inches of powdered snow on top. The pilot stated that he did not inspect the departure end of the runway before attempting the takeoff.

Sequence of Events

According to the pilot, the takeoff roll began under the conditions described. When flying speed was not reached, the takeoff was abandoned. Despite throttling back to idle, the aircraft continued beyond the runway surface.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X13924. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.