N91025

Substantial
None

CESSNA T207S/N: 20700016

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
NTSB Number
GAA16CA445
Location
Nanwalek, AK
Event ID
20160823X90755
Coordinates
59.211387, -151.554992
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 unstabilized approach and a subsequent runway overrun while landing on a short runway in variable wind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
20700016
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1969
Model / ICAO
T207C07T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
T207

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ARCTIC AVIATION LEASING LLC
Address
3130 LEGACY DR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99516-2778
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that during landing the wind sock at the airport indicated that the wind was variable, about 5 knots, and predominately favored runway 1.

According to the FAA airport facility directory, runway 01/19 was 1,850 feet long, and soft gravel. However, 1,000 feet of northern portion of the runway was closed indefinitely.

The pilot recalled that about 500 feet down the 1850 foot runway, and just before touchdown the airplane encountered, "a pretty rapid shift in the winds in both direction and velocity." He reported that the airplane touched down momentary, and then went airborne again. After the second touchdown, the speed did not decline as expected, and although the airplane did start to slow as it got a better grip on the gravel (which was wet from rain that had occurred earlier), he ran out of runway. He reported that the airplane overran the runway at a groundspeed of about 10 knots, went down a small embankment, had a propeller strike and the airplane sustained substantial damage when the left wing struck a post.

The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies during the flight that would have prevented normal flight operations.

The pilot reported that he considered going around, but due to the wind and terrain rejected the idea.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA16CA445