Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
NTSB Number
ANC12CA021
Location
Anchorage, AK
Event ID
20120202X55741
Coordinates
61.200000, -149.500000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
7
Total Aboard
7
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's premature power reduction, which resulted in a runway undershoot.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
LAKE CLARK AIR INC
Address
THE FARM LODGE BOX 1
City
PORT ALSWORTH
State / Zip Code
AK 99653
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was landing a twin-engine turboprop airplane on a runway surrounded by snow berms. The pilot reported that as he approached the runway threshold, he reduced engine power to flight idle to descend, and the airplane's main landing gear collided with the snow berm at the approach end of the runway. A postflight inspection revealed substantial damage to the left wheel well bulkhead assembly. The pilot said that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the 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# ANC12CA021