N96358DOUGLAS C542020-10-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

DOUGLAS C54S/N: 27284

Summary

On October 10, 2020, a Douglas C54 (N96358) was involved in an incident near Yakataga, AK. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilots’ decision to land on a wet, soft runway, which resulted in the loss of braking action upon landing and a subsequent runway overrun and nose landing gear collapse.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC21LA001. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N96358.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, October 10, 2020
NTSB Number
ANC21LA001
Location
Yakataga, AK
Event ID
20201013102137
Coordinates
59.993500, -141.845870
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilots’ decision to land on a wet, soft runway, which resulted in the loss of braking action upon landing and a subsequent runway overrun and nose landing gear collapse.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DOUGLAS
Serial Number
27284
Year Built
1944
Model / ICAO
C54

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ALASKA AIR FUEL INC
Address
PO BOX 360
Status
Deregistered
City
PALMER
State / Zip Code
AK 99645-0360
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC21LA001