NTSB Reports

After overflying the destination runway, the crew made a steeper-than-normal approach to the 3880-foot-long runway due to terrain. According to the captain, a bump was felt near the threshold during the landing but it was not extreme. As the propellers were reversed, the airplane veered to the right. The crew corrected and the airplane tracked straight for about 2000 feet before veering sharply right, exiting the runway and spinning 180 degrees. Inspection of the runway threshold revealed several four-foot-tall piles of rocks and dirt.

Key Takeaways:

• Many of the reported August 2019 aviation accidents involved general aviation aircraft, frequently stemming from pilot judgment errors, such as flying into adverse weather, improper takeoff procedures, or aggressive maneuvers.
• Mechanical issues, including engine power loss, fuel contamination, and flight control malfunctions, were significant contributing factors, often leading to forced landings or loss of aircraft control.
• External and environmental factors like runway hazards (debris) and severe weather (thunderstorms, hail, low visibility) directly contributed to several incidents, affecting various types of flight operations.

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