2007-06-18: Britten-norman BN2A26 — Island Air Service — Egegik, AK

Casualties unknown • Egegik, AK, US

Probable cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in structural damage during the landing roll when the airplane encountered soft sand.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The airline transport certificated pilot reported he was landing on a beach at the conclusion of a Title 14, CFR Part 135 on-demand flight with six passengers. During the landing roll, the nose wheel encountered soft sand, and was deflected sideways, resulting in structural damage to the firewall bulkhead. During a telephone conversation with the NTSB investigator-in-charge a day after the accident, the pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane, and that the landing was uneventful until the nose wheel sunk into the sand.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2007-06-18 Britten-norman BN2A26 accident near Egegik, AK?

The airline transport certificated pilot reported he was landing on a beach at the conclusion of a Title 14, CFR Part 135 on-demand flight with six passengers. During the landing roll, the nose wheel encountered soft sand, and was deflected sideways, resulting in structural damage to the firewall bulkhead. During a…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2007-06-18 involved a Britten-norman BN2A26, registration N27MR, operated by Island Air Service, at Egegik, AK.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in structural damage during the landing roll when the airplane encountered soft sand.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20070702X00851. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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