N575Q

Substantial
None

Beech 1900S/N: UC-160

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
NTSB Number
ANC19CA002
Location
Gambell, AK
Event ID
20181010X84616
Coordinates
63.772777, -171.734725
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
9
Total Aboard
9

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s unstabilized approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N575Q
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
UC-160
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
1900B190
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Analysis

According to the flight crew, the instrument approach was flown above the glide slope in anticipation of mechanical turbulence. As the airplane descended through 500 ft, the pilot monitoring notified the pilot flying, that the airplane was high on the approach. The airplane continued the approach above the glide slope and the landing flare was conducted too high, which resulted in an excessive sink rate. The pilot flying attempted to arrest the sink rate but was unable, and the airplane landed harder than expected, striking the tail, which resulted in substantial damage to the lower aft fuselage.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC19CA002