Accident Details
Date
Thursday, January 26, 2012
NTSB Number
ANC12CA020
Location
Old Minto, AK
Event ID
20120127X41441
Coordinates
60.209575, -162.030181
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 decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1970
Model / ICAO
H-295
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
H-295
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
WRIGHT AIR SERVICE INC
Address
PO BOX 60142
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
AK 99706-0142
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was landing the ski-equipped airplane on a snow covered lake when the left ski encountered a snow drift, and the airplane nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC12CA020