Accident Details
Date
Monday, January 23, 2012
NTSB Number
ANC12CA019
Location
Nikiski, AK
Event ID
20120126X25043
Coordinates
60.724998, -151.300003
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper identification of the runway surface. Contributing to the accident was the snow covering the runway lights.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
FOX AIRCRAFT LLC
Address
PO BOX 2587
City
BETHEL
State / Zip Code
AK 99559-2587
Country
United States
Analysis
During a night landing, the pilot misidentified the runway surface, and landed the airplane in a snowbank on the left side of the runway. He stated that most of the runway lights had been covered by heavy snow, and were not clearly visible on the straight-in approach. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, and the horizontal stabilizer.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC12CA019