Probable cause
The pilot's improper approach, which resulted in a long landing and a runway overrun.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that, he flew the visual approach high to avoid a berm on the approach end of the runway and the airplane touched down "at or just after the first 1/3 of the runway." He then applied max braking, but the airplane overran the end of the runway, and sustained substantial damage to the engine mount and right wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ANC20CA061 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 17, 2020
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Chignik Lagoon, Alaska
- Nearest airport
- Chignik Lagoon (KCL)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Instrument (IMC)
- Light
- Day
Beech A36
- N-number
- N777AK
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1976
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 135 (charter and commuter)
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.