Pilot Debrief

DEHAVILLAND DHC-3 near Deadhorse, AK — 2022-02-21

Final reportANC22LA019
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Date
2022-02-21
Location
Deadhorse, AK, USA
Airport
PVT
Aircraft
DEHAVILLAND DHC-3
Registration
N413JP
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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.

NTSB narrative

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 pre-accident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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