Pilot Error and Overweight Conditions Led to Fatal Bering Air Crash in Alaska
An investigation into the crash of a Bering Air Cessna 208B Grand Caravan near Nome, Alaska, has revealed that pilot error and overweight conditions contributed to the fatal accident. The aircraft stalled and crashed during a charter flight, killing all 10 occupants. The pilot failed to monitor airspeed, which led to a stall, while managing the de-icing system and approach. The inquiry found a 'normalisation of deviance' at Bering Air, with repeated under-reporting of weight in load manifests and flights exceeding weight limitations. The aircraft was operating under Part 135 regulations, and the inquiry recommends upset-recovery training for pilots in similar operations. 
