Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 30 March 1997
Aircraft Type: Beechcraft B200 Super King Air
Registration Number: F-GDJS
Location: near Kangerlussuaq-S?ndre Str?mfjord Airport (SFJ/BGSF) –
ÿ Greenland
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: Throttle control systemThrottle control system
Category: Accident
The pilot initiated a localizer approach, descending below the Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) without verifying runway visibility. He incorrectly assumed the runway was white due to a lack of visual confirmation, resulting in a rapid throttle retardation and subsequent landing on ice-covered fjord conditions.The pilot initiated a localizer approach, descending below the Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) without verifying runway visibility. He incorrectly assumed the runway was white due to a lack of visual confirmation, resulting in a rapid throttle retardation and subsequent landing on ice-covered fjord conditions.
Description
During a localizer DME approach the pilot descended below MDA when he saw the ground. He thought he was over the runway because he expected the runway to be white. He retarded the throttles and landed on the ice-covered fjord.
Primary Cause
Lack of visual confirmation of runway visibility during localizer approach.Lack of visual confirmation of runway visibility during localizer approach.Share on:
