Narrative:
The Skyvan struck the ground during a go-around in whiteout conditions.
PROBABLE CAUSE:
pilot in command - continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions
pilot in command - misjudged altitude
pilot in command - delayed in initiating go-around
miscellaneous acts,conditions - whiteout
FACTORS:
weather - low ceiling
weather - fog
weather briefing - briefed by flight service personnel, by phone
weather forecast - unknown/not reported
accident date: 31-12-1977
type: Shorts SC.7 Skyvan 3-200
registration: N64AC
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Date: | Saturday 31 December 1977 |
| Time: | 09:40 |
| Type: |  Shorts SC.7 Skyvan 3-200 |
| Operator: | Gifford Aviation |
| Registration: | N64AC |
| MSN: | SH.1849 |
| First flight: | 1968 |
| Engines: | 2 Garrett TPE331-2-201A |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Toksook Bay, AK ( United States of America)
|
| Phase: | Approach (APR) |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | Bethel Airport, AK (BET/PABE), United States of America |
| Toksook Bay Airport, AK (OOK/PAOO), United States of America |
The Skyvan struck the ground during a go-around in whiteout conditions.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE:
pilot in command - continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions
pilot in command - misjudged altitude
pilot in command - delayed in initiating go-around
miscellaneous acts,conditions - whiteout
FACTORS:
weather - low ceiling
weather - fog
weather briefing - briefed by flight service personnel, by phone
weather forecast - unknown/not reported
Sources:
» NTSBPhotos
accident date: 31-12-1977
type: Shorts SC.7 Skyvan 3-200
registration: N64AC
Map
This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does not display the exact flight path.
Distance from Bethel Airport, AK to Toksook Bay Airport, AK as the crow flies is 178 km (111 miles).
Distance from Bethel Airport, AK to Toksook Bay Airport, AK as the crow flies is 178 km (111 miles).
This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.
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