# NTSB ANC83LA008: Arctic S1B2, N63AT, Shishmaref, AK, October 30, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: October 30, 1982
- Place: Shishmaref, AK
- Coordinates: 66.020812, -165.910552 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=66.0208&lon=-165.9106&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report October 30, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB office: Alaska Regional Office
- NTSB case key (mKey): 72615
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ANC83LA008
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/72615/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA008

## Analysis

THIS PILOT FLEW INTO THE GROUND SHORT OF THE RUNWAY, THE PILOT HAS VISUAL DEFICIENCIES ESPECIALLY AT TWILIGHT OR IN DARKNESS. THIS ACCIDENT TOOK PLACE AT TWILIGHT. THE PILOT WAS HAULING REINDEER MEAT AND STATED THE ELEVATOR JAMMED DURING FINAL APPROACH. AN INVESTIGATOR FOUND A FRONT QUARTER OF REINDEER MEAT WEDGED AGAINST THE REAR FLIGHT CONTROL. THIS WAS THE PILOT'S THIRD ACCIDENT/INCIDENT IN ONE YEAR. HE HAD NOT REPORTED ANY OF THE PREVIOUS ACCIDENTS TO FAA/NTSB.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of control - in flight, approach - vfr pattern - final approach
  - aircraft weight and balance - inaccurate, pilot in command (cause)
  - flt control syst,elevator control - jammed (cause)
  - planned approach - not possible, pilot in command (cause)
  - flt control syst,elevator control - inoperative (cause)
  - control interference
  - proper descent rate - not possible, pilot in command (cause)
- Undershoot, landing - flare/touchdown
  - light condition - dusk (contributing factor)
  - proper touchdown point - not attained, pilot in command (cause)
  - physical impairment(visual deficiency), pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - terrain condition - snow covered (contributing factor)
- Complete gear collapsed, landing - flare/touchdown
  - landing gear - overload (contributing factor)

## Aircraft

- Registration: N63AT (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: ARCTIC AIRCRAFT S1B2
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 1014
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-B2B 160 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Fred Martin Goodhope, Jr.
- Registered owner: Fred Martin Goodhope, Jr.
- Departed: CAPE ESPENBERG, AK
- Destination: KOTZEBUE, AK
- Airport: SHH, Shishmaref

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 34; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 800 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Not reported

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19821030057809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821030057809A), Oct 30, 1982: Arctic S1B2, Shishmaref, AK, Substantial damage. Reindeer meat blocked rear flight control. Pilot was unable to use up elevator. Hit ice nose down short of runway.

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

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