On May 8, 1983, a Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar (registration N13626) operated by Supra International was involved in an aviation accident near Kagoak River, United States of America while taxiing. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft broke through the river's surface due to insufficient ice thickness to support taxiing weight. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft partially submerged after breaking through ice while taxiing on the Kagoak River.
What happened
During a ground movement operation on the Kagoak River, an aircraft experienced a structural failure of the surface it was traversing. While the pilot was taxiing across the frozen river, the ice layer became unable to support the weight of the plane, resulting in a breakthrough.
As the ice gave way, the aircraft began to sink into the water. The incident resulted in the plane becoming partially submerged in the river. Despite the severity of the vessel entering the water, there were no injuries reported among the occupants during the event.
Findings
The primary factor in the incident was the unstable condition of the ice surface on the Kagoak River.
The aircraft was in the taxi phase of flight when the breakthrough occurred.
Probable cause
The aircraft broke through the river's surface due to insufficient ice thickness to support taxiing weight.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 8 May 1983 Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar accident near Kagoak River, United States of America?
An aircraft partially submerged after breaking through ice while taxiing on the Kagoak River.
Were there any fatalities in the 8 May 1983 Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 8 May 1983 involved a Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar, registration N13626, operated by Supra International, at Kagoak River, United States of America.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The aircraft broke through the river's surface due to insufficient ice thickness to support taxiing weight.
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