N1820LBEECH A362021-03-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BEECH A36S/N: E-843

Summary

On March 20, 2021, a Beech A36 (N1820L) was involved in an incident near Port Alsworth, 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 pilot's misidentification of the airport’s active runway, which resulted in an off runway landing and a collision with a snow berm. Contributing to the accident was the runway’s lack of identifying markings.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC21LA027. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1820L.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 20, 2021
NTSB Number
ANC21LA027
Location
Port Alsworth, AK
Event ID
20210325102805
Coordinates
60.204333, -154.318870
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 misidentification of the airport’s active runway, which resulted in an off runway landing and a collision with a snow berm. Contributing to the accident was the runway’s lack of identifying markings.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
E-843
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
A36BE36
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
A36

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SAFECO LEASING LLC
Address
THE FARM LODGE BOX 1
City
PORT ALSWORTH
State / Zip Code
AK 99653
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# ANC21LA027