FlightFinder
Check my flight
No fatalities

Cargo Air Taxi Loss of Control on Landing at Mining Strip (N50GA)

Kako Mine, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On June 23, 1990, a Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant (registration N50GA) operated by North Star Air Cargo was involved in an aviation accident near Kako Mine, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane through the touchdown and landing phase. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 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 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A non-scheduled cargo air taxi experienced a loss of directional control during landing at a mining strip, veering right and exiting the runway after the pilot released the yoke and used the nose steering tiller.

Incident Overview

A non-scheduled, all-cargo air taxi flight was conducting a landing at a mining strip. According to the pilot-in-command, upon touchdown, he released the yoke with his left hand and grabbed the nose steering tiller. Before he could apply reverse thrust, the nose of the airplane lifted off the ground, and the aircraft began to veer to the right.

Pilot Actions and Outcome

The pilot-in-command applied left rudder and power to the right engine in an attempt to correct the deviation. However, the airplane departed the right side of the runway.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined the probable cause to be the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane through the touchdown and landing phase.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Jun 1990 Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant accident near Kako Mine, United States of America?

A non-scheduled cargo air taxi experienced a loss of directional control during landing at a mining strip, veering right and exiting the runway after the pilot released the yoke and used the nose steering tiller.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Jun 1990 Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Jun 1990 involved a Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant, registration N50GA, operated by North Star Air Cargo, at Kako Mine, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane through the touchdown and landing phase.

More accident analyses