Incident Overview
Date: Friday 7 February 1986
Aircraft Type: de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 100
Owner/operator: ERA Helicopters
Registration Number: N204EH
Location: Mekoryuk, AK –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 9
Component Affected: Aircraft Wing TipAircraft Wing Tip
Investigating Agency: NTSBNTSB
Category: Accident
On September 12, 2023, a pilot reported a landing deviation due to reduced visibility on the APCH path to Runway 05. After aligning with Runway 23, the aircraft deviated off course. The pilot attempted to align the aircraft with the runway when it struck the right wing tip. The pilot stated he did not regain control and the aircraft departed the runway on the left side.On September 12, 2023, a pilot reported a landing deviation due to reduced visibility on the APCH path to Runway 05. After aligning with Runway 23, the aircraft deviated off course. The pilot attempted to align the aircraft with the runway when it struck the right wing tip. The pilot stated he did not regain control and the aircraft departed the runway on the left side.
Description
THE PIC STATED THAT HE WAS LANDING TO THE SOUTHWEST BECAUSE THE FOG WAS OBSCURING THE APCH PATH TO RWY 05. AFTER ALIGNING WITH RWY 23, THE ACFT DRIFTED OFF COURSE. THE PLT WAS ATTEMPTING TO REALIGN THE ACFT WITH THE RWY WHEN HE TOUCHED DOWN IN A BANK AND STRUCK THE RIGHT WING TIP. HE FURTHER STATED HE NEVER REGAINED CONTROL AND THE ACFT DEPARTED THE RWY OFF THE LEFT SIDE. Probable Cause:
Primary Cause
Reduced visibility on the APCH path to Runway 05.Reduced visibility on the APCH path to Runway 05.Share on:
