N216CS

Substantial
None

BEECH C99 S/N: U-216

Summary

On August 09, 1992, a Beech C99 (N216CS) was involved in an incident near Nuiqsut, AK. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION, AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DOWNDRAFT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC92LA123. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N216CS.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 9, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92LA123
Location
NUIQSUT, AK
Event ID
20001211X15283
Coordinates
69.830375, -152.140151
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION, AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DOWNDRAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
U-216
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Year Built
1983
Model / ICAO
C99 BE99
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
17
FAA Model
C-99

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ALPINE AVIATION INC
Address
1177 ALPINE AIR WAY
City
PROVO
State / Zip Code
UT 84601-8270
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC92LA123