# Accident 20040804017339A: Cessna 402C, Huslia, AK, August 4, 2004

- Type: FAA accident report (Accident/Incident Data System), as reported
- Date: August 4, 2004, 16:20 local time
- Place: Huslia, AK
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Phase of flight: Level Off Touchdown
- Operating rules: Air taxi and commuter (Part 135)
- Operator: ACSA
- Location: 65.6975° N, 156.3511° W: From the FAA
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=65.6975&lon=-156.3511&mi=10
- Aircraft: N300SN, a cancelled registration (https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N300SN-2023-08-18) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry model: Cessna 402C (registry code 207590R, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-402c) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: Continental TSIO-520 series (registry code 17040, https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-520-series) (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 402C
- People aboard: 1
- Fatal injuries: 0
- Pilot flight hours: 12,400 total, 6,000 in this make and model, 300 in the last 90 days
- NTSB investigation: [NTSB ANC04CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04CA085) (OpenAirDocs)
- FAA source: FAA Aviation Safety Information Portal (https://asip.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040804017339A

## Narrative

As the FAA filed it, in capitals; the FAA replaces private details with ^PRIVACY DATA OMITTED^.

(-23) PIC STATED THAT HE WAS PREPARING TO LAND RUNWAY 3. WHILE COMPLETING THE PRELANDING CHECKS HE DECIDED THAT RUNWAY CONDITIONS WERE IN FAVOR OF SWITCHING TO RUNWAY 21. DURING THE CHANGE IN PATTERN ENTRY TO RUNWAY 21 THE PIC INADVERTENTLY OMITTED THE GEAR-DOWN PROCEDURE AND FAILED TO RECHECK THE GEAR CONDITIONS DURING THE BASE AND FINAL LEGS. HE STATED THAT HE DID NOT HEAR THE GEAR UNSAFE WARNING UNTIL THE AIRCRAFT CONTACTED THE RUNWAY.

## The NTSB's investigation of this event (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ANC04CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04CA085), Aug 5, 2004: Cessna 402C (N300SN), Huslia, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in an inadvertent wheels up landing. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.

## Other reports on N300SN (7)

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

- [Accident 20190721012379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190721012379A), Jul 21, 2019: Cessna 402C (N300SN), St. Louis, MO, Substantial damage. Short final the pilot did a quick maneuver to avoid a hawk. When he rolled wings level the 2nd hawk came through the bottom of the prop, Under the wing and…
- [Incident 20130306002539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130306002539I), Mar 6, 2013: Cessna 402C (N300SN), Augusta, ME, Minor damage. Pilot reported that on approach to kaug, all indications were normal for landing on runway 35. He states, as he landed in the touchdown zone the left brake…
- [Incident 20060515008579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060515008579I), May 15, 2006: Cessna 402C (N300SN), Kaltag, AK, Minor damage. (-23) [privacy data omitted] while taxiing to the ramp turned to the right too tight and hit last taxiway light.
- [Incident 20060329005459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060329005459I), Mar 29, 2006: Cessna 402C (N300SN), Fairbanks, AK. (-23) Engine crankcase breather vent line was found to be insulated and the "whistle slot" (alternate venting) was taped shut with black electrician tape.…
- [Incident 19911018051029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911018051029I), Oct 18, 1991: Cessna 402C (N300SN), Drummond Island, MI, Minor damage. On landing rollout pilot struck a deer.
- [Incident 19880512061339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880512061339I), May 12, 1988: Cessna 402C (N300SN), Gwinn, MI. A passenger reported the pilot penetrated a thunderstorm while landing at the airport.
- [Incident 19870818070429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870818070429I), Aug 18, 1987: Cessna 402C (N300SN), Gwinn, MI. The aircraft tookoff with thunderstorms in the vicinity. Shortly after, passengers reported rain and turbulence.

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. For accidents, the NTSB's own investigation is the fuller record.

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