Beschrijving:
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 |
| Datum: | zaterdag 31 december 1977 |
| Tijd: | 09:40 |
| Type: |  Shorts SC.7 Skyvan 3-200 |
| Luchtvaartmaatschappij: | Gifford Aviation |
| Registratie: | N64AC |
| Constructienummer: | SH.1849 |
| Bouwjaar: | 1968 |
| Motoren: | 2 Garrett TPE331-2-201A |
| Bemanning: | slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: 2 |
| Passagiers: | slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: 0 |
| Totaal: | slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: 2 |
| Schade: | Afgeschreven |
| Gevolgen: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Plaats: | Toksook Bay, AK ( Verenigde Staten)
|
| Fase: | Nadering (APR) |
| Soort vlucht: | Vracht |
| Vliegveld van vertrek: | Bethel Airport, AK (BET/PABE), Verenigde Staten |
| Toksook Bay Airport, AK (OOK/PAOO), Verenigde Staten |
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
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accident date: 31-12-1977
type: Shorts SC.7 Skyvan 3-200
registration: N64AC
Kaart
Deze kaart geeft het vliegveld van vetrek weer en de geplande bestemming van de vlucht. De lijn tussen de vliegvelden geeft niet de exacte vliegroute weer.
De afstand tussen Bethel Airport, AK en Toksook Bay Airport, AK bedraagt 178 km (111 miles).
De afstand tussen Bethel Airport, AK en Toksook Bay Airport, AK bedraagt 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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