No fatalities

Runway Excursion After VFR Approach on Contaminated Runway at Homer (N4824E)

Homer, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On October 29, 1966, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration N4824E) operated by Private United States of America was involved in an aviation accident near Homer, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions despite being rated for VFR flights only. He misjudged distance, speed, and altitude and failed to initiate a go-around. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A pilot completed a VFR approach to Homer in poor weather, then lost control on a runway contaminated with ice, slush, and snow. The airplane veered off and was written off; all five occupants were uninjured.

Accident Summary

The pilot flew a visual flight rules (VFR) approach to Homer Airport under poor weather conditions. After landing on a contaminated runway, the aircraft went out of control, veered off the runway, and came to rest in soft ground. The runway was contaminated with ice, slush, and snow at the time of the accident.

Aircraft and Occupants

The airplane sustained substantial damage and was written off. All five occupants on board were uninjured.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined the probable cause was the pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into adverse weather conditions despite being qualified for VFR operations only. The pilot misjudged distance, speed, and altitude and failed to initiate a go-around.