At about 1350 Alaska standard time, the airplane sustained substantial damage during takeoff following an aborted landing. The solo airline transport pilot was not injured. Visual conditions prevailed for the Part 135 on-demand cargo flight. The pilot realized the ice-covered runway was slicker than anticipated. He applied power to abort the landing, but was unable to outclimb rising terrain. The airplane collided with terrain, and both wings and the fuselage received substantial damage.
January 3, 2011, New Stuyahok, Alaska, Beech E18S-9700
At about 1350 Alaska standard time, the airplane sustained substantial damage during takeoff following an aborted landing. The solo airline transport pilot was not injured. Visual conditions prevailed for the Part 135 on-demand cargo flight.
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane sustained substantial damage during a takeoff attempt following an aborted landing on an unexpectedly slick, ice-covered runway.
- The solo airline transport pilot initiated the abort due to the runway being slicker than anticipated.
- During the subsequent go-around, the aircraft failed to outclimb rising terrain, resulting in a collision that substantially damaged the wings and fuselage, though the pilot was uninjured.
Key takeaways sponsored by Aviator Pro | Start Your Training ->
See a mistake? Contact us.
