Nov 8, 1997
Accident
Destroyed BARROW, AK
Injuries8 fatal
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
The pilot's disregard for lateral fuel loading limits, his improper removal of frost prior to takeoff, and the resulting inadvertent stall/spin. Factors involved in this accident were the improper asymmetrical fuel loading which reduced lateral aircraft control, the self-induced pressure to takeoff on time by the pilot, and inadequate surveillance of the company operations by company management.
NTSB ANC98MA008