No fatalities

1950-01-11: Douglas C-54 Skymaster (45-0570) — United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) — Kodiak, United States of America

Kodiak, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 11, 1950, a Douglas C-54 Skymaster (registration 45-0570) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Kodiak, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper approach configuration caused the aircraft to land too far down the runway, leaving insufficient distance to stop. 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 four-engine aircraft overran the runway at Kodiak Airport and entered St Paul Bay, resulting in several injuries.

What happened

Upon completing its landing at Kodiak Airport, a four-engine aircraft failed to come to a halt before the end of the runway. The aircraft continued past the paved surface, overrunning the runway and ultimately entering St Paul Bay. The impact with the water resulted in the aircraft being destroyed beyond repair.

There were 28 people on board at the time of the accident. While there were no fatalities reported, the incident resulted in six injuries among the occupants.

Findings

Investigations into the accident determined that the pilot performed the approach with an incorrect configuration. This error led to a long landing, which significantly decreased the amount of runway available for the aircraft to decelerate safely.

Probable cause

The pilot's improper approach configuration caused the aircraft to land too far down the runway, leaving insufficient distance to stop.