Accident Details
Date
Thursday, May 24, 2012
NTSB Number
ANC12CA042
Location
McGrath, AK
Event ID
20120525X43737
Coordinates
62.951667, -155.604171
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 unstable approach and overrotation, which resulted in a tailstrike.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
ALASKA CENTRAL EXPRESS INC
Address
5901 LOCKHEED AVE
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99502-1094
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was landing a twin turboprop airplane on a gravel runway. A hill lies in the normal glide path to the runway, requiring a steeper than normal approach. The pilot said he misjudged the wind, and the rate of descent on final approach. He over rotated in the flare, and struck the tail, resulting in substantial damage to the lower aft fuselage. He indicated 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# ANC12CA042