Summary
On October 19, 1994, a Stinson 108-2 (N97821) was involved in an incident near Palmer, AK. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING. SNOW COVERED TERRAIN IN THE LANDING AREA WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.
On October 19, 1994, at 1400 Alaska daylight time, a wheel equipped Stinson, 108-2 airplane, N97821, registered to and operated by the pilot, nosed over during landing at the base of the Marcus Baker Glacier located near Palmer, Alaska. The personal flight departed Birchwood, Alaska, and the destination was the accident site. No flight plan was filed and visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured and the airplane was substantially damaged.
According to the pilot, he was returning to the site to pick up some hunting gear. He stated that upon landing he realized that there was at least 6 to 8 inches of new snow on the landing area. His tire size was 900 X 6. During the landing roll the airplane nosed over onto its back.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC95LA007. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N97821.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING. SNOW COVERED TERRAIN IN THE LANDING AREA WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.
Aircraft Information
Analysis
On October 19, 1994, at 1400 Alaska daylight time, a wheel equipped Stinson, 108-2 airplane, N97821, registered to and operated by the pilot, nosed over during landing at the base of the Marcus Baker Glacier located near Palmer, Alaska. The personal flight departed Birchwood, Alaska, and the destination was the accident site. No flight plan was filed and visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured and the airplane was substantially damaged.
According to the pilot, he was returning to the site to pick up some hunting gear. He stated that upon landing he realized that there was at least 6 to 8 inches of new snow on the landing area. His tire size was 900 X 6. During the landing roll the airplane nosed over onto its back.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC95LA007