At approximately 1357 Bering daylight time, on August 30, 1975, Wien Air Alaska, Inc., Flight 99, Fairchild F-27B, crashed into Sevuokuk Mountain, Gambell, Alaska, while attempting to land at Gambell Airport. There were 28 passengers and 4 crewmembers on board. Seven passengers and three crewmembers were killed; the aircraft was destroyed by impact and fire. The weather was characterized by low ceilings and low visibilities. Sea fog was reported to be moving in an easterly direction across the airport and toward the mountain. The National Transportation Safety Board determines that the probable cause of this accident was the flightcrew's failure to adhere to prescribed company instrument approach procedures while attempting to land in adverse weather conditions.
Aircraft Accident Report. Wien Air Alaska, Inc. Fairchild F-27B, N4904, Gambell, St. Lawrence Island, Alaska
1976
50 pages
Report
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English