Accident Details
A commercial pilot was conducting a 14 CFR Part 135 on-demand passenger flight to a remote dirt airstrip located at a lodge. During the final approach, the pilot reported that the airplane began to sink rapidly. He added power, but the aircraft touched down short of the runway, collided with a stump, and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained structural damage to the wings and fuselage.
Pilot Account
According to the pilot, there were no known mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident. However, he felt that the throttle may not have responded appropriately when he added power to arrest the descent rate. After deplaning the passengers, the pilot returned to the airplane and checked the throttle, which appeared to function normally.
Post-Accident Inspection
No further details were provided regarding the condition of the airplane or the runway. The pilot did not report any injuries among the occupants.