Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary GAA16CA109

Hooper Bay, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N104AN

CESSNA CE-208

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The pilot reported that he aligned the airplane on final approach with what "appeared" to be the runway with a small snow berm on both the left and right sides. The pilot further reported that the left main landing gear touched down first, and then the airplane came to an "abrupt" stop a few feet to the right of the runway. A postaccident examination of the airframe reviled substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to identify the runway, resulting in the airplane touching down a few feet to the right of the runway.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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