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Runway Overrun and Crash During Go-Around Attempt (N30Y)

Kalaupapa, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On February 13, 1986, a Beechcraft E18 (registration N30Y) operated by Pacific Air Express - USA was involved in an aviation accident near Kalaupapa, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The official findings identified multiple contributing factors: a crosswind condition, failure to use all available runway, a misjudged planned approach, a delayed go-around, failure to attain minimum control airspeed, and an inadvertent stall/mush during the… This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary report: the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archiveUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed after a delayed go-around attempt following a landing on a 2,760-foot runway. The pilot raised flaps and the nose to slow down, but the aircraft mushed off the runway end and struck a rock pile.

Accident Description and Pilot Account The aircraft crashed off the end of runway 23 during an attempted go-around after touchdown. According to the pilot, the aircraft touched down approximately 300 feet down the 2,760-foot runway. The pilot then raised the flaps along with the nose of the aircraft to slow down. Brakes were applied, and the left main gear skidded two-thirds of the way down the runway, at which point full power was applied to initiate a go-around. The aircraft subsequently mushed off the end of the runway, contacted a rock pile, and was destroyed by the impact and a post-crash fire. The pilot reported winds from 270° at 10 knots at the time of the accident.

Probable cause

The official findings identified multiple contributing factors: a crosswind condition, failure to use all available runway, a misjudged planned approach, a delayed go-around, failure to attain minimum control airspeed, and an inadvertent stall/mush during the go-around, leading to an in-flight collision with terrain.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Feb 1986 Beechcraft E18 accident near Kalaupapa, United States of America?

An aircraft crashed after a delayed go-around attempt following a landing on a 2,760-foot runway. The pilot raised flaps and the nose to slow down, but the aircraft mushed off the runway end and struck a rock pile.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Feb 1986 Beechcraft E18 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Feb 1986 involved a Beechcraft E18, registration N30Y, operated by Pacific Air Express - USA, at Kalaupapa, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The official findings identified multiple contributing factors: a crosswind condition, failure to use all available runway, a misjudged planned approach, a delayed go-around, failure to attain minimum control airspeed, and an inadvertent stall/mush during the go-around, leading to an in-flight collision with terrain.

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