Accident Details
Date
Sunday, March 27, 2011
NTSB Number
ANC11CA021
Location
Chicken Lake, AK
Event ID
20110328X35947
Coordinates
61.638610, -150.100006
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 failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
WHITE WINGS LLC
Address
4257 AIRCRAFT DR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99502-1050
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot stated that, during a low level reconnaissance pass of a frozen, snow-covered lake, he inadvertently contacted the snow in flat light conditions, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC11CA021