Aviation Accident Summary ANC87LA069

SHAGELUK, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N8504X

FAIRCHILD C-119L

Analysis

THE AIRPLANE WAS DESTABILIZED BY A SLIGHT VERTICAL AIR MOVEMENT ON APPROACH. THE PILOT TOUCHED THE AIRPLANE DOWN SHORT OF THE RUNWAY PROPER, COLLAPSING THE LANDING GEAR BEFORE SLIDING OFF THE STRIP INTO ADJACENT TUNDRA.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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