Accident Details
Date
Friday, October 17, 2008
NTSB Number
ANC09CA006
Location
Skwentna, AK
Event ID
20081021X92821
Coordinates
61.929409, -151.730941
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
WILLIAMS MARTIN
Address
5336 E HART LAKE LOOP
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99654-9356
Country
United States
Analysis
The private pilot was making a local, personal flight under Title 14, CFR Part 91. He said he decided to attempt a landing on a snow covered sandbar. He reported that his intent was to lay down tracks to test the firmness of the surface prior to landing. He said during the process the airplane's main landing gear broke through the crusted snow, and the airplane nosed over. The pilot said there were no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC09CA006