Narrative:The Curtiss C-46F cargo plane made a precautionary landing at Manley Hot Springs Airport in Alaska, USA, following the loss of engine power on one of the two engines.
During the landing in tailwind conditions, the airplane touched down "a little fast," according to the pilot. The airplane was unable to stop and overran the end of the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage.
On July 24 the wings (outboard of the engines) and tail were removed and the aircraft was towed over the road to a river. From there it was barged to Fairbanks for repairs.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE: "The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown speed and his decision to land with a tailwind without ensuring that there was adequate runway length for the touchdown."
Accident investigation:
|
Investigating agency: | NTSB |
Status: | Investigation completed |
Duration: | 249 days (8 months) | Accident number: | ANC18CA054 | Download report: | Final report
|
|
Classification:
Runway excursion (overrun)
Sources:
»
Photos on Facebook
Photos
accident date:
16-07-2018type: Curtiss C-46F Commando
registration: N1822M
accident date:
16-07-2018type: Curtiss C-46F Commando
registration: N1822M
accident date:
16-07-2018type: Curtiss C-46F Commando
registration: N1822M
Video, social media
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 Fairbanks International Airport, AK to Kenai Airport, AK as the crow flies is 498 km (311 miles).
Accident location: Approximate; accuracy within a few kilometers.
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.