Incident Details
According to the pilot, all runway lights were not working during the approach and landing. After the aircraft touched down, it angled to one side and struck a runway light. The pilot reported that the nose-high attitude during the landing flare, combined with the inoperable runway lights, made it difficult to see the runway environment. The operational status of the runway lights at the time could not be substantiated. The Alaska Supplement to the relevant aeronautical information publication cautions that the runway is not monitored and recommends a visual inspection of the runway before use.
Pilot's Account
The pilot stated that the lack of runway lighting and the aircraft's attitude during the flare prevented adequate visibility, leading to the aircraft veering and striking a light. The pilot did not specify any other factors. The investigation did not confirm whether the lights were functioning.
Advisory Information
The Alaska Supplement provides a caution that the runway is not monitored and advises pilots to perform a visual inspection prior to using the runway for takeoff or landing. This advisory is intended to alert pilots to the need for additional vigilance when operating at that runway.