Summary
On January 23, 2012, a Cessna 207A (N800DF) was involved in an incident near Nikiski, AK. All 2 people 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 improper identification of the runway surface. Contributing to the accident was the snow covering the runway lights.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC12CA019. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N800DF.
Accident Details
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)
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