Zone
Alaska

Crash of a Douglas C-118A in Egegik

Date & Time: Jul 7, 1985 at 0115 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-118 Liftmaster
Operator:
Northern Pacific Transport
Registration:
N2878F
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Egelik - Kodiak
MSN:
44660
YOM:
1955
Location:
Egegik
Alaska
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
18640
Captain / Total hours on type:
468.00
Aircraft flight hours:
22655
Circumstances:
Airplane accelerated to V1 and struck through on sandy beach. The nose pitched up and the pilot lost directional control. The airplane struck adjacent bank caught fire. It was totally destroyed.
Probable cause:
Occurrence #1: loss of control - on ground/water
Phase of operation: takeoff - roll/run
Findings
1. Airport facilities, runway/landing area condition - inadequate
2. Airport facilities, runway/landing area condition - dirt bank/rising embankment
3. Airport facilities, runway/landing area condition - rough/uneven
4. (c) directional control - not maintained - pilot in command
5. (c) ground loop/swerve - uncontrolled - pilot in command
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Occurrence #2: on ground/water encounter with terrain/water
Phase of operation: takeoff - roll/run
Findings
6. (c) unsuitable terrain or takeoff/landing/taxi area - not identified - pilot in command
7. (c) preflight planning/preparation - disregarded - pilot in command
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S off Egegik

Date & Time: Apr 7, 1984 at 1800 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft D18
Operator:
King Flying Service
Registration:
N719MS
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Sand Point - King Salmon
MSN:
A-320
YOM:
1946
Location:
Egegik
Alaska
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
1439
Captain / Total hours on type:
158.00
Aircraft flight hours:
6660
Circumstances:
The pilot stated the engines lost power as a result of snow ingestion and carburetor icing upon entering clouds. According to the pilot, he entered the clouds at 9,000 feet msl and encountered heavy snow. He remained IMC until approximately 100-300 feet agl when he 'broke out' into VMC flight conditions. After ditching the aircraft, the pilot and passenger swam to shore. The aircraft washed out to sea and was not recovered.
Probable cause:
Occurrence #1: in flight encounter with weather
Phase of operation: descent - normal
Findings
1. (f) weather condition - icing conditions
2. (c) flight into known adverse weather - continued - pilot in command
3. (c) lack of familiarity with aircraft - pilot in command
4. (f) weather condition - snow
5. (c) lack of total experience - pilot in command
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Occurrence #2: loss of engine power (total) - nonmechanical
Phase of operation: descent - normal
Findings
6. (f) weather condition - carburetor icing conditions
7. (c) carburetor heat - improper use of - pilot in command
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Occurrence #3: ditching
Phase of operation: landing - flare/touchdown
Findings
8. (f) terrain condition - water, glassy
Final Report:
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