Kodiak

Site:

Mountains

Schedule:

Akhiok - Kodiak

MSN:

881

YOM:

1956

Location:

Country:

Region:

Landing (descent or approach)

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

9862

Captain / Total hours on type:

949.00

Aircraft flight hours:

8136

Circumstances:

The airplane crashed at the 1,800 foot level of a mountain pass, near Kodiak, Alaska. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot and one passenger were seriously injured and four passengers received minor injuries. At the time of the accident the pass was reported closed due to IFR weather conditions.

Probable cause:

Pilot-in-command's continued VFR flight into known IFR flight conditions, resulting in a collision with rising terrain.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft 1900C in Homer: 18 killed

Date & Time: Nov 23, 1987 at 1825 LT

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft 1900C

Operator:

Registration:

N401RA

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Kodiak - Homer - Kenai - Anchorage

MSN:

UB-058

YOM:

1986

Flight number:

XY103

Location:

Homer

Country:

Region:

Northern Pacific Transport

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

7087

Captain / Total hours on type:

4420.00

Copilot / Total flying hours:

10532

Copilot / Total hours on type:

300

Circumstances:

During arrival, the aircraft (Ryan flight 103) crashed short of runway 03. The fuselage stayed intact during impact, but the belly structure was compressed and vertical deceleration forces exceeded the design capability of the seats. Rescue personnel had difficulty shutting off the aircraft's electrical power which delayed removal of the 1st officer (f/o) from the aircraft. An investigation revealed the aircraft was loaded with approximately 600 lbs more cargo than the f/o had requested. The center-of-gravity (cg) was 8 to 11 inches behind the allowable aft limit and the flight crew did not comply with company and FAA procedures in computing the cg. During flight, up to 3/8 inches of ice accumulated on the aircraft's leading edges. There was evidence the crew lost control of the aircraft as the flaps were lowered. The right flap actuator was found in the 7 to 12° position and the stabilizer trim was found at the full nose down position. Flight tests showed there would be no significant difficulty in controlling the aircraft with up to 1.5 inch of ice on the leading edges and that static stability would deteriorate during flap extension with the aft cg configuration. Three passengers survived while 18 other occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

The failure of the flight crew to properly supervise the loading of the airplane which resulted in the centre of gravity being displaced to such an aft location that the airplane control was lost when the flaps were lowered for landing.

Final Report:

Crash of a Douglas C-118A in Egegik

Date & Time: Jul 7, 1985 at 0115 LT

Type of aircraft:

Douglas C-118 Liftmaster

Operator:

Registration:

N2878F

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Cargo

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Egelik - Kodiak

MSN:

44660

YOM:

1955

Location:

Egegik

Country:

Region:

Beechcraft 200 Super King Air

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

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 200 Super King Air near King Cove: 6 killed

Date & Time: Jul 15, 1981 at 1040 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N631SR

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Executive/Corporate/Business

Survivors:

Site:

Mountains

Schedule:

Kodiak - King Cove

MSN:

BB-244

YOM:

1977

Location:

King Cove

Country:

Region:

Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

18800

Captain / Total hours on type:

16.00

Circumstances:

While descending to King Cove Airport in marginal weather conditions, the twin engine airplane (fog and rain) was too low and struck the slope of a mountain located southeast of King Cove. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and all six occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Control flight into terrain following improper in-flight decisions on part of the pilot-in-command. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Inadequate supervision of flight crew,
- Low ceiling,
- Rain,
- Low altitude visual approach in mountainous terrain,
- Crew not familiar with destination geography.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 207A Skywagon in Nikiski: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 7, 1979 at 1110 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N6469H

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Cargo

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Nikiski - Kodiak

MSN:

207-0533

YOM:

1979

Location:

Nikiski

Country:

Region:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

9500

Captain / Total hours on type:

2000.00

Circumstances:

After takeoff from Nikiski Airfield, the single engine airplane failed to gain height, struck trees and crashed in flames in a wooded area. A pilot was killed while the second occupant was seriously injured.

Probable cause:

Engine failure during initial climb and subsequent collision with trees due to powerplant failure for undetermined reasons. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Failed to see and avoid objects or obstructions,
- inadequate preflight preparation,
- Misused or failed to use flaps,
- Set and soft runway,
- Improperly loaded aircraft,
- High obstructions,
- Momentary power reduction,
- 340 lbs over MTOW.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 411 off Kodiak: 3 killed

Date & Time: Sep 17, 1978

Type of aircraft:

Cessna 411

Operator:

Viking Air Services

Registration:

N1EC

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

King Salmon - Kodiak

MSN:

411-0094

YOM:

1965

Location:

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

2200

Captain / Total hours on type:

90.00

Circumstances:

While approaching Kodiak on a taxi flight from King Salmon, the twin engine airplane crashed in unknown circumstances in the Shelikof Strait located off Kodiak. SAR operations were conducted and eventually suspended after few days as no trace of the aircraft nor the three occupants was found.

Probable cause:

Due to lack of evidences as the aircraft was not recovered, the cause of the accident could not be determined.

Final Report:

Crash of a Grumman G-21A Goose off Kodiak: 5 killed

Date & Time: Dec 11, 1974

Type of aircraft:

Grumman G-21A Goose

Operator:

Registration:

N1583V

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Old Harbor - Kodiak

MSN:

1125

YOM:

1942

Location:

Country:

Region:

Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

1494

Captain / Total hours on type:

137.00

Circumstances:

Few minutes before its scheduled arrival in Kodiak, the seaplane went out of control and crashed into the Chiniak Bay. SAR operations were conducted but eventually suspended after few days as no trace of the aircraft nor the five occupants was found.

Probable cause:

Due to lack of evidences, the cause of the accident could not be determined.

Final Report:

Crash of a Grumman G-73 Mallard into the Pacific Ocean: 4 killed

Date & Time: Sep 30, 1974

Type of aircraft:

Grumman G-73 Mallard

Operator:

Registration:

N2965

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Anchorage - Kodiak

MSN:

J-24

YOM:

1947

Location:

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

15134

Captain / Total hours on type:

5.00

Circumstances:

The aircraft departed Anchorage on a seabird survey flight to Kodiak. While cruising over the north Pacific Ocean, the airplane crashed into the sea and was lost without trace. The pilot was unable to send any distress call. SAR operations were conducted but eventually suspended after few days as no trace of the aircraft nor the four occupants was found.

Probable cause:

As the aircraft was not recovered, the cause of the accident could not be determined.

Final Report:

Crash of a Grumman G-44 Widgeon in Kodiak

Date & Time: Oct 6, 1973 at 0705 LT

Type of aircraft:

Grumman G-44 Widgeon

Operator:

Registration:

N176MS

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Kodiak - Afognak Lake

MSN:

1324

YOM:

1943

Location:

Country:

Region: