Accident Details
Date
Friday, February 10, 2012
NTSB Number
ANC12CA022
Location
McCarthy, AK
Event ID
20120214X42025
Coordinates
62.100051, -145.529891
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 lost directional control during landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N46279
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17257152
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
PO BOX 597
WYN DRIVE
Status
Deregistered
City
WATSON LAKE
State / Zip Code
Y0A 1-C0
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot stated that he lost directional control of the airplane while landing on a snow-covered runway, hit a snow berm, and nosed over, resulting in 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# ANC12CA022