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Charter Flight Lands in Crosswind, Runs Off Icy Runway (N6322D)

Bethel, AK, US

On November 12, 1994, a Cessna 172 (registration N6322D) was involved in an aviation accident near Bethel, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR CROSSWIND CONDITIONS. A CROSSWIND AND ICY RUNWAY CONDITIONS WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

On an on-demand charter flight with two passengers, the pilot landed in crosswind conditions on an ice- and snow-covered runway. The aircraft drifted, bounced, and ran off the runway, damaging the horizontal stabilizer on a snow berm.

Incident Overview

A pilot was conducting an on-demand charter flight with two passengers, landing in crosswind conditions at the conclusion of the flight. The airport traffic control tower reported a 20-degree crosswind, and the runway was covered with ice and snow.

Landing Sequence

During the landing flare, the pilot noticed the aircraft drifting off the approach course. The airplane bounced and then settled onto the runway, subsequently running off the edge of the runway near the end.

Damage

The horizontal stabilizer was damaged when it struck a snow berm.

Pilot's Report

The pilot reported that the braking action was poor to nil. At touchdown, the crosswind was approximately 40 degrees at 25 knots.

Runway excursion

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Nov 1994 Cessna 172 accident near Bethel, AK?

On an on-demand charter flight with two passengers, the pilot landed in crosswind conditions on an ice- and snow-covered runway. The aircraft drifted, bounced, and ran off the runway, damaging the horizontal stabilizer on a snow berm.

Were there any fatalities in the 12 Nov 1994 Cessna 172 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Nov 1994 involved a Cessna 172, registration N6322D, at Bethel, AK.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR CROSSWIND CONDITIONS. A CROSSWIND AND ICY RUNWAY CONDITIONS WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X02538. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.