Aircraft collision with terrain following aborted landing

No fatalities • New Stuyahok, United States of America • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft collided with rising terrain after the pilot attempted to abort a landing on an ice-covered runway.

What happened

During an approach to the destination airport, the pilot encountered runway conditions covered in ice. Upon making contact with the runway surface, the pilot found the conditions to be significantly more slippery than previously expected. In an attempt to stop the aircraft, the pilot initiated a go-around procedure by applying maximum engine power.

Despite the application of full power, the aircraft was unable to gain sufficient altitude to clear the rising terrain located at the end of the runway. This resulted in a collision with the ground, which caused substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings of the aircraft. No injuries were reported in the incident.

Findings

According to the pilot, there were no mechanical malfunctions or technical issues with the aircraft that prevented it from operating as intended. The primary factor in the accident was the unexpected level of slipperiness on the ice-covered runway, which hindered the aircraft's ability to climb away from the approaching terrain during the aborted landing attempt.

Probable cause

The aircraft's inability to clear rising terrain following an aborted landing on an unexpectedly slick, ice-covered runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2011-01-03 Beechcraft E18 accident near New Stuyahok, United States of America?

An aircraft collided with rising terrain after the pilot attempted to abort a landing on an ice-covered runway.

Were there any fatalities in the 2011-01-03 Beechcraft E18 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2011-01-03 involved a Beechcraft E18, registration N9001, operated by Air Supply Alaska, at New Stuyahok, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft's inability to clear rising terrain following an aborted landing on an unexpectedly slick, ice-covered runway.

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