No fatalities

Pilot Reports Runway Overrun After High Approach to Avoid Berm

Chignik Lagoon, AK, United States

On June 17, 2020, a Beech A36 operated by Lake Clark Air, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Chignik Lagoon, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper approach, which resulted in a long landing and a runway overrun. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A pilot reported landing long after flying a visual approach high to avoid a berm, then overrunning the runway with max braking, causing substantial damage.

Accident Overview

A pilot reported that during a visual approach, he flew higher than usual to avoid a berm near the approach end of the runway. The airplane touched down "at or just after the first 1/3 of the runway," according to the pilot's account. After touchdown, maximum braking was applied, but the airplane was unable to stop before the end of the runway and overran.

Damage and Mechanical Condition

The overrun resulted in substantial damage to the engine mount and right wing. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Pilot Actions

The pilot's decision to fly a high approach was specifically intended to avoid the berm. Despite using maximum braking after touchdown, the airplane continued beyond the runway surface.

Contributing factors

PilotIncorrect use/operation

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Jun 2020 Beech A36 accident near Chignik Lagoon, AK?

A pilot reported landing long after flying a visual approach high to avoid a berm, then overrunning the runway with max braking, causing substantial damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Jun 2020 Beech A36 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Jun 2020 involved a Beech A36, operated by Lake Clark Air, Inc., at Chignik Lagoon, AK.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's improper approach, which resulted in a long landing and a runway overrun.