Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board
The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.
Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Juneau, Alaska
Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:
Bald Mountain Air Service Inc
Location: Deadhorse, Alaska
Accident Number: ANC22LA019
Date and Time: February 21, 2022, 08:20 Local
Registration: N413JP
Aircraft: DEHAVILLAND DHC-3
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Landing area undershoot
Injuries: 8 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 135: Air taxi & commuter - Non-scheduled
Analysis
The pilot reported that, while landing at a remote ice-covered airstrip, in flat light conditions, the airplane descended below the glide path and landed short of the airstrip. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause and Findings
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path in flat light conditions, which resulted in landing short of the runway and impact with terrain.
Findings
Environmental issues Flat light - Effect on personnel
Personnel issues Visual illusion/disorientation - Pilot
Factual Information
History of Flight
Landing Landing area undershoot (Defining event)
Pilot Information
Certificate: Airline transport
Age: 57, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land; Single-engine sea
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 4-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Class 2 With waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: January 5, 2022
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: February 17, 2022
Flight Time: 6762 hours (Total, all aircraft), 1320 hours (Total, this make and model), 23.8 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 23.8 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: DEHAVILLAND
Registration: N413JP
Model/Series: DHC-3
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1958
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 314
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel; Ski/wheel
Seats: 10
Date/Type of Last Inspection: October 27, 2021 100 hour
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 8000 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 36 Hrs
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 14122 Hrs at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Honeywell
ELT: C126 installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: TPE331-12JR
Registered Owner:
Rated Power: 900 Horsepower
Operator:
Operating Certificate(s) Held: On-demand air taxi (135)
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC)
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: PASC, 61 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 90 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 08:53 Local
Direction from Accident Site: 55°
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: Overcast / 10000 ft AGL
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 11 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 90°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.1 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: -29°C / -33°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Deadhorse, AK
Type of Flight Plan Filed: VFR
Destination: Deadhorse, AK
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time:
Type of Airspace: Class G
Airport Information
Airport: PVT PVT
Runway Surface Type:
Airport Elevation: 67 ft msl
Runway Surface Condition: Snow
Runway Used:
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width:
VFR Approach/Landing: Full stop
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 7 None
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries:
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 8 None
Latitude, Longitude: 70.111113,-148.27498
Location: Umiat, Alaska
Accident Number: ANC22LA019
Date and Time: February 21, 2022, 08:20 Local
Registration: N413JP
Aircraft: DEHAVILLAND DHC-3 Injuries: 9 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 135: Air taxi and commuter - Non-scheduled
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: DEHAVILLAND
Registration: N413JP
Model/Series: DHC-3
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built:
Operator:
Operating Certificate(s) Held: On-demand air taxi (135)
Operator Designator Code:
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: VMC
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: PASC, 61 ft msl
Observation Time: 08:53 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 90 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: -29°C /-33°C
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 11 knots / , 90°
Lowest Ceiling: Overcast / 10000 ft AGL
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.1 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: VFR
Departure Point: Deadhorse, AK
Destination: Umiat, AK
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 8 None
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries:
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 9 None
Latitude, Longitude: 69.371113,-152.13498
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