N754BD

Substantial
None

SHORT BROS. & HARLAND SC7 SERIESS/N: SH1907

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 26, 2009
NTSB Number
ANC09CA109
Location
Skwentna, AK
Event ID
20090928X33626
Coordinates
62.084167, -152.717498
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing on a rough, soft, and narrow airstrip.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SHORT BROS. & HARLAND
Serial Number
SH1907
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
SC7 SERIESSC7
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
20
FAA Model
SC7 SERIES 3

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
P M LEASING INC
Address
2091 GOETZ RD
City
PERRIS
State / Zip Code
CA 92570-9315
Country
United States

Analysis

The airline transport pilot reported that he was taking cargo to a remote mining airstrip under the provisions of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. He said during the landing roll, the main landing gear wheels encountered several soft spots, and he had difficulty maintaining directional control. The nose wheel encountered rough and soft terrain near the edge of the airstrip and collapsed rearward, damaging a fuselage structural bulkhead. The pilot stated that there was no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane, and that in retrospect, it would have been beneficial to have a wider runway and more experience in that type airplane.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC09CA109