3 Oct 2018: Beech 1900 C — Hageland Aviation

3 Oct 2018: Beech 1900 C — Hageland Aviation

No fatalities • Gambell, AK, United States

Probable cause

The pilot’s unstabilized approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

According to the flight crew, the instrument approach was flown above the glide slope in anticipation of mechanical turbulence. As the airplane descended through 500 ft, the pilot monitoring notified the pilot flying, that the airplane was high on the approach. The airplane continued the approach above the glide slope and the landing flare was conducted too high, which resulted in an excessive sink rate. The pilot flying attempted to arrest the sink rate but was unable, and the airplane landed harder than expected, striking the tail, which resulted in substantial damage to the lower aft fuselage.

Contributing factors

  • cause Pilot
  • cause Landing flare — Not attained/maintained
  • cause Descent/approach/glide path — Not attained/maintained

Conditions

Weather
IMC, wind 080/21kt, vis 10sm

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