Summary
On February 10, 2012, a Cessna 172I (N46279) was involved in an incident near Mccarthy, AK. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot lost directional control during landing.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC12CA022. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N46279.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot lost directional control during landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
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