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January 16, 2026 · Beech 65-A90-1 · N918MR
Anchorage, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 16, 2026
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Anchorage, AK
Aircraft
Beech 65-A90-1 (1970)
Tail Number
N918MR
Operator
Missionary Aviation Repair Center
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC26LA010
The pilot maneuvered the airplane onto the final approach leg of the traffic pattern; he reduced the power to slow the airplane and encountered a significant downdraft or windshear. The airplane impacted the ground about 150 feet short of the runway threshold. The nose and left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing contacted a snow berm which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing and lower fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to attain proper flare during landing resulting in a hard landing short of the runway threshold. Contributing to the accident were gusting wind conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot maneuvered the airplane onto the final approach leg of the traffic pattern; he reduced the power to slow the airplane and encountered a significant downdraft or windshear. The airplane impacted the ground about 150 feet short of the runway threshold. The nose and left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing contacted a snow berm which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing and lower fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:58 AKST
Nearest AirportMerrill Field (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length2640 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 65-A90-1
Tail NumberN918MR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMissionary Aviation Repair Center
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6A-28 · Turboprop · 550 | Pratt & Whitney · PT6A-28 · Turboprop · 550
Seats11
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class · None
Crew 2None
Crew 3Age 40 · Second Class · None
Crew 4None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 19 kt, gusting 34 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 F / 28 F
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time14:00
Weather SourceWFAC